National House-Building Council

Reference number: 202261

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Identity

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Also trades as
  • NHBC

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Company number
00320784
Company status
Active
Company type
Private company limited by guarantee
Incorporated
17 November 1936 (89 years old)
Registered office
Nhbc House, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK5 8FP
Nature of business
  • Non-life insurance (SIC 65120)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Paul Bishop Director Feb 1954 1 Nov 2016
Alison Sarah Burns Director Sep 1963 15 Oct 2019
Alan Martin Rubenstein Director Sep 1956 11 Feb 2020
David Myles Campbell Director Aug 1965 15 Apr 2020
Tesula Mohindra Director Nov 1966 1 Jul 2021
Teresa Robson-Capps (Dr) Director Mar 1955 1 Jul 2021
Elizabeth Mary Susan Austerberry Director Nov 1956 1 Aug 2022
Timothy Mark Beale Director Dec 1976 17 Sep 2025
Paul James Turner Director Jun 1971 23 Sep 2025
Bernadette Mary Kelly (Dame) Director Mar 1964 13 Oct 2025
Keith Gerald Davies Director Nov 1967 26 Feb 2026
Sarah Maillet Director Dec 1966 29 May 2026
Kim Bromley Secretary Not published 9 Dec 2021

Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Sell or arrange insurance FSCS may apply
    Eligible insurance claims may be FSCS-protected, often 90%, or 100% for compulsory or long-term cover.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Advising on P2P agreements
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Assisting in the administration and performance of a contract of insurance
  • Carrying out contracts of insurance
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Effecting contracts of insurance
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments

Complaints: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

What customers have complained about

Complaints record

In January–June 2025, the Financial Ombudsman Service received 110 new complaints about this firm, and upheld 24% of the ones it decided.

That is below the 31% median for the firms the Ombudsman reports on.

  • Insurance 110

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is National House-Building Council FCA authorised?
Yes, National House-Building Council (FRN 202261) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities.
Is my money safe with National House-Building Council?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about National House-Building Council to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Is National House-Building Council a scam or clone?
National House-Building Council is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is National House-Building Council's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
National House-Building Council's FRN is 202261. You can verify it on the FCA register.