All property transactions mean that the seller must obtain proof that funds are available for the purcahse to proceed.
Mortgage agreement, existing house valuation, savings and proof of income. Most of this crap is to do with Anti Monet Laundering.
Most housebuilder's require exchange of contracts in 28 days which means you find and pay the 10% deposit to your solicitor.
DO NOT USE DAVID WILSON HOMES suggested or recommended solicitor(s).
It may seem one-sided, which it is, but it is normal.
You run the risk that by the time you legally complete the house is valued less due to a housing market crash.
Conversely, if may (unlikely at the moment) be worth more by the time you complete.
You will have at least the benefit of the New Homes Ombudsman Service.
Ask them about this and please post their reaction.