--- title: Year one and two in your new home description: Year one and two in your new home --- [Skip to content](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub/year-one-and-two-in-your-new-home#main-content) [![Email-Logo](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Email-Logo.png?width=100&height=117&name=Email-Logo.png)](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub?hsLang=en-gb) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://www.hive-homes.co.uk/contact-us/) [Contact us](https://www.hive-homes.co.uk/contact-us/) Welcome to your Hive Home! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Hive Homes Knowledge Hub](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub?hsLang=en-gb) 2. [FAQs](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub/faqs?hsLang=en-gb) # Year one and two in your new home The first two years post-completion are known as the developer’s liability period (DLP). During this time, any genuine defects (which are not considered general wear and tear or maintenance issues) should be reported to Hive Homes Aftercare, who will assess the issue and arrange for a contractor to make any necessary repairs. - [General](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub/general?hsLang=en-gb#main-content) - [Smoke Alarm](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub/general?hsLang=en-gb#smoke-alarm) - [Boiler Basics](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub/general?hsLang=en-gb#boiler-basics) - [Bathroom](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub/bathroom?hsLang=en-gb) - [Doors and Windows](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub/doors-and-windows?hsLang=en-gb) - [Kitchen](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub/kitchen?hsLang=en-gb) - [FAQs](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/knowledge-hub/faqs?hsLang=en-gb) [![Logos-01](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos-01.png?width=200&height=60&name=Logos-01.png "Logos-01")](https://sales.hive-homes.co.uk/?hsLang=en-gb) [Privacy Policy](https://www.hive-homes.co.uk/privacy-policy/) Copyright © 2025, Hive Homes