To put it simply a snagging list is a report that lists all the issues which the developer is obliged to rectify after they think they have finished their work. It gives you the tools you need to make sure your developer delivers on their obligations by giving you the evidence of defects. Common issues with new builds in London post-completion include:
Investing in London property often means committing your family to decades of monthly mortgage repayments. As a result, many families choose to buy new, because they are sold as the perfect product, straight from the builders. This can be a mistake: a recent survey indicated that over half of new homes are defective. Make sure your developer fixes everything on the snagging list provided to him by our panel of chartered surveyors by the time you move in.
New-build properties are sold with anything up to 150 defects, anything from poor paint finishes or sloping floors to faulty wiring. You need to insist the developer corrects any remaining works before you part with your hard-earned cash. The developer may be slow or may even refuse to complete the works following receipt of payment.
Instead of gambling that you’ve bought a home that won’t fall apart as soon as you move the family and all of your belongings into it, you can have a snagging list drawn up by our panel of RICS chartered surveyors that sets out all of the repairs that your developer needs to carry out.
Beware of slow acting developers; don’t let your builders drag their heels – pressure them to fix any problems before your completion date. Why entrust your house to a developer to find a snag, when you can hire Independent Chartered Surveyors who work exclusively for you, to market test your developer’s build quality across the UK with Local Surveyors? Ensure your developer pays for the repairs you require for your family’s future comfort and safety.
The most you’ll probably spend on anything in your lifetime is a property, so it is worth learning about not only your rights as a homeowner, but the lack of protection afforded to you under consumer legislation. The Sale and Supply of Goods Act is one of the few pieces of consumer legislation that can help you demand a refund, but a property is exempt. Meanwhile, your developer is responsible for identifying and fixing all defects in your new home before you move in, although builders often miss some.
One of our RICS chartered surveyors could investigate your new build property, list a rundown of issues that could cost a significant amount to put right and give proficient reinforcement to guarantee your developer satisfies their lawful commitments. Our panel of chartered surveyors will have the capacity to furnish you with all the information you seek for new build snagging lists.
