Dorchester Living,
High Quality Property
Developers
Dorchester Living is the property development arm of Dorchester Regeneration, which was founded in 1996. Dorchester has over thirty years' experience in property development, having advised and funded many large development projects run by national house builders.
Dorchester Living is committed to delivering high quality, bespoke schemes with a particular emphasis on the regeneration of brownfield sites. As a private company, the team at Dorchester are able to take a long-term view of the places they create, enabling them to create not just homes, but entire communities.
Quality Construction
Dorchester Living is renowned for its commitment to excellence in construction. Their homes are built to the highest standards, using quality materials and craftsmanship that ensure durability and longevity. When you buy from Dorchester Living, you can trust that you're investing in a home that will stand the test of time.
CONSUMER CODE
The Consumer Code for Home Builders was developed by the home-building industry and introduced in April 2010 to make the home buying process fairer and more transparent for purchasers.
The Code aims to ensure that all buyers are:
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treated fairly;
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know what levels of service to expect;
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fully informed about their purchase and their consumer rights;
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provided with a speedy, low cost dispute resolution scheme to deal with complaints.
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The Code contains requirements that all Home Builders who are registered with the UK’s main new home warranty providers; NHBC, Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty must comply with. It applies to complaints made within two years of the date of legal completion of purchase of a new home. The Code requires Home Builders to co-operate with Trading Standards departments, Citizens Advice and other professional advisers.
WHO IS COVERED BY THE CODE?
The Consumer Code applies to Home Buyers who, on or after 1st April 2010, reserve to buy a new or newly converted Home built by a Home Builder under the insurance protection of one of the supporting Home
The Code’s pre-sale and handover requirements apply to home buyers who are the first purchasers of a home.
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The requirements relating to after-sales service apply to all new and subsequent Home Buyers in the two year period after the first legal completion.
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Full details of the Code rules can be downloaded from the website: consumercode.co.uk
