Year three to ten in your new home

At the end of the DLP, the aftercare and emergency defect service provided by Hive Homes Aftercare will terminate.

LABC will assume responsibility for insurance protection for a further eight years, up until the policy expires at the end of the tenth year after legal completion. During this period, the policy covers structural defects, contaminated land and, occasionally, additional cover for failure to comply with Building Regulations.

During this time, you should report any valid issues directly to LABC, using the details provided in your new home guide. You will need to quote your policy code.