Building Regulations

In accordance with the Building Control Regulations, a Commencement Notice prior to commencement of certain construction works must be received by a Building Control Authority no less than 14 days and not more than 28 days before commencement. From 1st March 2014, a completed Commencement Notice must be signed by the owner of the construction works and must refer to Section 9 S.I. No 9 of the 2014 Building Control (Amendment) Regulations which can be viewed here.

Homebond Insurance

HomeBond Insurance Services Ltd helps Home Buyers protect their new home investment by providing HomeBond Insurance. HomeBond Insurance is a structural and defect insurance with deposit and stage payment cover for new homes. Once the Certificate of Insurance is issued, HomeBond Insurance provides financial cover* for relevant structural and relevant defects, should they arise. The Policy covers*:

Structural Defects

Cover for 10 years in respect of the repair of major structural defects.

Smoke Penetration / Water Ingress

Cover for 5 years in respect of remedial work in the event of water ingress / smoke penetration caused by major structural defects.

Deposits & Stage Payments

Cover for Home Buyers for the loss of money deposited for the construction or purchase of a new home.