NATIONAL HOUSE-BUILDING COUNCIL

PaymentCheck Score 2025
90Excellent
1.2vs last year
#877 in UK
#205 in Financial Services
#145 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
00320784
Registered Address
Nhbc House Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK5 8FP
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,370
Turnover
£78,966,000
EBITDA
£89,961,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private company limited by guarantee without share capital
Incorporated On
17 November 1936
Nature of Business
65120 - Non-life insurance
Industries
Financial Services, Property, Infrastructure And Construction
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
19 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
87%
31-60 Days
10%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms2%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-10-10
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202520 Oct 20252184%12%4%3%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202417 Apr 20242186%10%4%1%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202318 Oct 20232385%10%5%1%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202227 Oct 20222583%12%5%1%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202106 Oct 20212384%11%5%2%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202119 Apr 20212982%12%7%1%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202009 Oct 20203376%16%8%2%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201917 Oct 20193275%17%7%1%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard payment terms are 30 days with suppliers for non-construction related contracts.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

National House-Building Council actively seeks to resolve disputes by discussing them with the relevant supplier(s), typically involving members of the accounts payable and credit control departments and/or the procurement and commercial teams and/or where necessary members of management. However, where it is not possible to reach agreement, a number of potential dispute resolution methods (for example mediation, adjudication, expert determination, litigation and/or arbitration) may be used (these methods may be detailed in bespoke contractual arrangements). National House-Building Council’s standard payment terms for non-construction contract related payments are 30 days unless National House-Building Council agrees to different terms requested by a supplier. For construction contracts the payment terms are largely dependent on the specific requirements of individual projects and are subject to the requirements laid out in the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

The National House-Building Council (NHBC) is a non-profit organization in the UK that provides warranty and insurance for new homes. Established in 1936, NHBC's main role is to ensure that newly built homes meet certain standards of construction and protection for homeowners.

NHBC has a strong focus on sustainability and is committed to promoting environmentally friendly practices in the house-building industry. They have a sustainability program in place that aims to reduce the environmental impact of new homes by setting standards for energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste management.

NHBC offers a range of products and services to support the house-building industry. This includes technical guidance and support for builders, training and certification programs for professionals, and building control services to ensure compliance with building regulations.

The key people at NHBC include its CEO, Steve Wood, and its Chairman, John Carter. The organization also has a team of experienced professionals in the fields of construction, engineering, and sustainability.

For more information, the NHBC website (www.nhbc.co.uk) provides comprehensive details on their services, standards, and sustainability initiatives. Their registered office address is NHBC House, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK5 8FP. Additionally, they can be contacted via phone at 0800 035 6422 or email at nhbc@nhbc.co.uk.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£34,121,000
Net Worth
£565,581,000
Total Current Assets
£76,681,000
Total Current Liabilities
£208,333,000

Company Location