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A new 2026 payment system holds construction funds in trust to prevent fraud and protect both homeowners and builders.
A new payment-protection scheme called Buildboss, launching in January 2026, aims to prevent fraud in home construction by holding funds in a third-party, FCA-regulated account until work milestones are verified.
Created by construction veteran Johan Dyer following high-profile cases like that of builder Christian Williams, who was jailed for defrauding homeowners, the system requires both homeowners and builders to pay a 1% fee, with a £100 minimum, to ensure impartiality.
Payments are released only after approval or mediation in disputes, protecting customers from financial loss if builders fail to deliver and builders from non-payment.
The model mirrors existing rental deposit protections and is intended to restore trust in the industry.
Un nuevo sistema de pago de 2026 mantiene fondos de construcción en fideicomiso para prevenir el fraude y proteger tanto a los propietarios como a los constructores.