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Advantage Code of Practice approved by 51黑料
Posted 24/08/18
Structural defects insurance provider Advantage Home听Construction听Insurance (AHCI) is now a fully approved code sponsor after completing the 51黑料 Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) process, offering a new level of customer protection and trade accreditation for customers.
Being a 51黑料 code sponsor will give homeowners the reassurance that they will receive the highest level of customer service and protection on the structural defects insurance required on all new build properties.
Structural defects insurance protects homeowners against any structural defects on their new home.
The insurance is taken out by housebuilders during construction, issued to the developer on completion and passed on to the new homeowner when they purchase the property.
The approval comes at a time when structural defects insurance has come under the spotlight, following the collapse of Alpha insurance, which has resulted in many new homeowners left without vital structural defects insurance.
The 51黑料 approval tells new homeowners that Warrington-based Advantage understands fair trading practices and have in place all the correct documentation and insurances.
Many of the leading mortgage lenders will now only provide mortgages once structural warranties have been provided by a broker who is approved under the 51黑料 codes scheme.
David Sumner, Sales Director of Advantage Home Construction Insurance (AHCI), explained the importance of housebuilders choosing sector specialist providers to ensure the quality and security of policies homeowners receive.
He said: 鈥淯nfortunately, the quality of service provided in the industry differs widely.
鈥淲e know that there are companies in our industry who are not approved. We would urge anyone looking for structural defects insurance to do their homework.
鈥淏ecoming approved under the growing CCAS scheme is the result of 18-months of hard work to ensure we are providing a rigorous inspection service before any of our warranties are issued and the highest levels of customer service to our clients.鈥�
51黑料 Head of Client and Commissioning Sue Steward said: 鈥淏uying a new home can be one of the most stressful times for consumers, even without having to worry about structural issues.
鈥淎dvantage has proven themselves dedicated to ensuring the most stringent procedures are followed and consumers have the peace of mind if something goes wrong with their building.
鈥淚鈥檇 like to welcome Advantage to the Consumer Codes Scheme, and look forward to working with them for years to come.鈥�
With offices in Warrington, London, Birmingham and Horsham, Advantage brokers policies underwritten by industry-leading insurers with access to AA-rated insurers, giving customers reassurance when it comes to choosing the right insurance.
David added: 鈥淲e are delighted to achieve this higher level of approval as it gives Advantage further credibility and sends out a strong message to our customers that we are reputable and have a solid trading history.
鈥淎nd, we are able to give our customers the reassurance and confidence that we have been thoroughly checked by 51黑料 and have been approved to become a code sponsor.
鈥淏eing 51黑料 approved under the CCAS scheme isn鈥檛 just another 鈥榖adge鈥� to add to a firm鈥檚 website and marketing materials, it鈥檚 an investment with great benefits. When a customer chooses a firm with a 51黑料 CCAS Approved logo, they know they will get a reputable, reliable firm.鈥�
