BRE invites input on new house quality badge
August 2015

BRE is seeking the views of the industry as well as the public on the new Home Quality Mark (HQM), a national quality rating scheme due to go live in October.

The Home Quality Mark is an impartial, 5-star quality rating scheme for new-build homes. It has been designed to give householders the information they need to make the choices when buying or renting homes.

The consultation will be open until September 4 considering not only the technical details involved in house building, but also how homes are marketed, financed, sold and rented, according to BRE.

Dr Peter Bonfield, CEO of the BRE Group said: “Consumers need to be able to trust that the homes we build will work for them, their families and the community around them. We need to get the message out to the public that we know how to build quality, sustainable homes and create positive, thriving neighbourhoods.

The HQM consultation is open to contributions from industry professionals, representative organisations, those outside the sector and, of course, members of the public at www.homequalitymark.com/consultation2015. The closing date for comments is Friday 4 September 2015.

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