I'm hoping thst I can get some advice with a major problem that I am having with the house that I have bought. I put the initial deposit down in February. I was told that it was almost ready at that stage. It was in actual fact not. Things went on for a number of months. I was then told 6 weeks or so ago thby the builder that I was to snag or he would put matters into the handsof his solicitor. At this stage the kitchen was only half in and the electrics were not finished etc. He basically forced me to snag. I got a structural engineer in. His report showed up a number of extremely serious issues. One of which was dampness throughout the whole building. Apparently the builder cut some major corners. He put a costing to rectify this and the other issues at approx €40k--€50k. That was 4 weeks ago and I have heard nothing from the builder at all. I have been to the house a few times and it doesent look like the place has been touched in weeks. I met with my solicitor who is very concerned and sent their solicitor a letter last week asking for access to the site for him, myself and the engineer. He has heard nothing since. He is reluctant to go into much detal about pulling out at this stage. Does anyone know how I might stand here. My own opinion is that the builder is not in a great financial position and may not have the funds to carry out this work. I have heard through the grapevine that he owes money left, right and centre.I have paid a €54k deposit. This money is still with the builders solicitor. Any advice would be appreciated