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Terms & Conditions

Habitar — Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 24th December 2025

These Terms & Conditions govern the use of the Habitar website and any services provided by Habitar.

By accessing this website or engaging Habitar’s services, you agree to these Terms.

1. About Habitar

Habitar provides client-side advisory services relating to building, renovation and property projects, primarily for overseas owners and buyers.

 

Habitar does not act as:

  • architect

  • engineer

  • quantity surveyor

  • contractor

  • construction manager

  • health & safety coordinator

  • statutory consultant

 

All statutory, insured and regulated roles remain the responsibility of appropriately qualified local professionals appointed directly by the client.

2. Scope of Services

Habitar’s services are advisory and interpretive in nature and may include:

  • project clarity and risk assessment

  • procedural and regulatory interpretation

  • professional role identification

  • proposal comparison and route recommendation

  • delivery structure explanation

  • completion and handover support

 

Habitar does not:

  • prepare design drawings

  • submit applications in its own name

  • manage construction works

  • certify compliance

  • supervise contractors

  • provide legal, tax or financial advice

 

Services are delivered in defined stages, each with agreed scope and fees.

3. No Reliance Without Engagement

Information provided on this website is general in nature and does not constitute project-specific advice.

 

Project-specific advice is provided only:

  • following a formal engagement

  • within the agreed scope of services

  • in writing

 

No reliance should be placed on website content alone.

4. Fees and Payment

Fees:

  • are agreed in advance

  • are stage-based

  • are fixed or capped unless otherwise stated

  • exclude VAT unless stated

 

Invoices are payable in accordance with the terms set out in the engagement agreement.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

  • Habitar’s liability is limited to the value of fees paid for the relevant stage of services

  • Habitar is not liable for:

    • actions or omissions of third parties

    • decisions made by the client

    • regulatory outcomes

    • construction defects

    • delays or cost overruns

Nothing in these Terms limits liability for fraud or other liability that cannot be excluded by law.

6. Third Parties

Habitar may introduce or reference third-party professionals.


Such introductions do not constitute endorsement, appointment or responsibility for their services.

All third-party appointments are made directly between the client and the relevant professional.

7. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England & Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.

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