Home owners have the usual legal remedies, both statutory and under the common law of contract and delict - for instance, conditions in the missives of sale will continue to apply after the purchase.Protection is available to the purchasers of new homes through the National House-Building Council (NHBC) Buildmark Warranty Scheme, a ten-year warranty and insurance policy that aims to ensure new homes are built to acceptable standards and that structural defects are rectified.Additionally, all new homes have to comply with building regulations to ensure that they are designed and constructed to a standard that protects the health and ensures the safety of the occupants.