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UK Finance announces launch of New Homes Quality Board and Consumer Code

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Published on: 30 November 2021
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LNB News 30/11/2021

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Issue Date: 30 November 2021

Published Date: 30 November 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

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UK Finance has announced the establishment of the New Homes Quality Board, an independent body set up in response to the well-publicised issues around new homes quality and sales practices in recent years. Additionally, UK Finance has announced a new Consumer Code which aims to address the gaps in existing protections for new build customers.

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