As the leaseholder, you are responsible for the cost of repairs and maintenance of the home. If your home is a new build, you’ll be in a defects period for the first year which means the contractor who built your home will be responsible for repairs.

New homes will also come with a new build warranty. The type of warranty may vary from site to site.

If your home has been purchased under the new model lease, you may be able to claim towards general repairs that affect your heating and hot water and domestic services such as electrics, plumbing and sanitary.