4. Final position
• Once the complaint has been resolved, we will send a closure response which confirms what action has been taken.
• In the unlikely event that the complaint remains unresolved after 56 days of the complaint initiation date*, we will send a further response to provide information on what has caused the delay, what the next steps are, and the anticipated date for resolution. We will update you no less than every 28 days until the matter is resolved.
• We hope we can resolve most matters without further escalation. However, if your complaint is not resolved in accordance with this procedure or you remain dissatisfied with the outcome, you may be able to refer it to any dispute resolution service offered by your warranty provider or the New Homes Ombudsman Service (www.nhos.org.uk).
• It is within the New Homes Ombudsman Service discretion to decide when or if to accept a complaint, in accordance with the Scheme Rules. The New Homes Ombudsman Service can accept complaints that have arisen from the point of reservation through to legal completion, as well as from two years after legal completion. After this, disputes within the structural warranty period may be referred to the new home warranty provider, if relevant.