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Government announces New Homes Ombudsman

Written by: Mary-Anne Bowring 03/09/2020
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Government Announces New Homes Ombudsman

The Government has introduced a new, independent New Homes Ombudsman to protect homebuyers from poorly built homes. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick confirmed that this Ombudsman will be legally enforced as soon as possible to ensure homebuyers are not left dealing with rogue developers. Under the new rules, builders must compensate buyers for poor workmanship, and all housebuilders will be required to join the Ombudsman if they want to sell homes under the Help to Buy scheme.

Powers of the New Homes Ombudsman

The Ombudsman will have statutory powers to:

  • Award compensation to homebuyers
  • Order developers to fix substandard building work
  • Ban rogue developers from continuing to build
  • Intervene in disputes and resolve them independently

This means homebuyers will no longer have to face lengthy court battles to get their new homes fixed.

Functions of the New Homes Ombudsman

Currently, buyers of new-build homes lack an independent way to challenge developers over poor workmanship. The new Ombudsman will be able to act swiftly to resolve issues. It will have the power to:

  • Award compensation to affected homebuyers
  • Direct developers to improve their service and fix defects
  • Request developers to undertake or stop work
  • Publish details of developers who fail to meet standards
  • Set clear timescales for resolving disputes
  • Request apologies and explanations from developers

A Faster and Fairer Complaint Process

This new Ombudsman aims to streamline the complaints process and provide alternative dispute resolution, reducing the need for costly legal action. This should help homebuyers resolve problems more efficiently and ensure developers are held accountable for substandard work.

Good News for Homebuyers

The introduction of the New Homes Ombudsman is a huge win for homeowners. Many new-build buyers experience problems soon after moving in, and getting issues fixed has often been a slow and frustrating process. Now, with a clear complaints procedure, homeowners can expect quicker resolutions and higher building standards.

A Free Service for Homebuyers

Another major benefit is that the New Homes Ombudsman will be free to use. This means homebuyers will have access to proper redress without extra financial burden. It is a positive step towards better consumer protection in the housing sector.



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