Halifax Intermediaries has created a new build hub, which brings together the information on the lender policies on the purchase of new build homes and affordable housing schemes.  

It explains its definitions of newly built, refurbished and converted properties as well as detailing modern methods of construction. 

The portal, which is part of its broker website, outlines its loan-to-value limits across a range of options, including standard residential, first homes, second home loans, shared ownership and shared equity. 

It allows brokers to check if Green Home incentives are available based on a property’s energy performance certificate rating. 

The site also details the acceptable warranties and professional consultant certificates that new build properties must have when purchased for the first time. 

The hub also contains a new build news & insights section, where the lender will add videos and articles with updates and insights from its housing development team.