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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Ensure that new house purchasers get more consumer protection. More details
Submitted by Martyn H – Deadline to sign up by: 13 August 2007 – Signatures: 427
When you buy a new home, you get a 2 year warranty provided by the builder. If you have a dispute with your builder, the NHBC can step in to arbitrate but they are paid for by the builders(about 10% of your house price goes to them). Houses can be handed over from the builders with hundreds of defects and getting them rectified can take months/years. You have more consumer rights buying a tin of beans from your supermarket. I petition the Government to introduce a government regulator to oversee this industry.
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