Your solicitor will likely want to wait to hear the builder's response before deciding on a course of action. Snags are are common in new builds and in most cases the builder will resolve enough of them so the purchaser closes. There's a risk of up running up additional unnecessary legal costs for something that will be resolved without legal intervention.But can I, is the question? My solicitor has been pretty unhelpful so far, he reckons this is par for the course with new builds and I need to just sit tight. But he hasn't seen the state of the place! I do have a mortgage clause in the contract though so maybe raising these issues with the bank might be the better avenue...
I'm done though. I want out. Given my experience so far, I've no faith whatsoever in the developer to rectify anything to a level we'd be happy with. This is not my being overly fussy, just facing facts, it's that bad.Your solicitor will likely want to wait to hear the builder's response before deciding on a course of action. Snags are are common in new builds and in most cases the builder will resolve enough of them so the purchaser closes. There's a risk of up running up additional unnecessary legal costs for something that will be resolved without legal intervention.
The windows are still an issue, but one that can be addressed once the builder has a chance to review and respond to the snag list.
youll need to follow due process, and if they can snag it satisfactorily you dont really have a leg to stand on contractually.I'm done though. I want out. Given my experience so far, I've no faith whatsoever in the developer to rectify anything to a level we'd be happy with. This is not my being overly fussy, just facing facts, it's that bad.
For my family's sake and peace of mind (and pocket!), I need to get the heck out of there and start afresh.
Sadly I doubt that, since the development was initially sold out on launch but a couple of other houses seem to have come back on the market since, making me suspect the writing's been on the wall for a while. Just wish I'd jumped sooner too!As above really. The only alternative is if the builder has a waiting list of people who would happily match or improve on the price you've signed up to and would be happy to let you opt out without penalty.
But to whose satisfaction? Mine or theirs as there's a huge difference.youll need to follow due process, and if they can snag it satisfactorily you dont really have a leg to stand on contractually.
Would the windows be enough to make it a dealbreaker I wonder? Since it was part of the deal and listed in the specs at contract.Your solicitor will likely want to wait to hear the builder's response before deciding on a course of action. Snags are are common in new builds and in most cases the builder will resolve enough of them so the purchaser closes. There's a risk of up running up additional unnecessary legal costs for something that will be resolved without legal intervention.
The windows are still an issue, but one that can be addressed once the builder has a chance to review and respond to the snag list.
If it's going legal it'll be an independent arbitor I'd assume.But to whose satisfaction? Mine or theirs as there's a huge difference.
You would need to talk to your solicitor about at what point the contract is deemed broken due to non performance. As snag lists are par for the course with housing and new builds, I would guess that not allowing the builder to complete the snag would be premature.Would the windows be enough to make it a dealbreaker I wonder? Since it was part of the deal and listed in the specs at contract.
agreed, youll have to drive this process to get it done to your satisfaction the foreman will just want you off his back.You would need to talk to your solicitor about at what point the contract is deemed broken due to non performance. As snag lists are par for the course with housing and new builds, I would guess that not allowing the builder to complete the snag would be premature.
Unfortunate for you, this will not move quickly and you will have to continue in your rented accommodation. I would get a thorough engineers report and leave no stone unturned and do not pay over the money until absolutely everything is in place.
Would the windows be enough to make it a dealbreaker I wonder? Since it was part of the deal and listed in the specs at contract.
My solicitor asked for a list of specifications and details of all/any white goods/fixtures included and triple-glazing was listed in this and in all marketing materials and promos. All houses in the development were spec'd be done to showhouse finish as opposed to builders' finish. All pie in the sky.was there a brochure that listed all these things, where exactly were the triple glazed windows referenced?
This is probably the most critical piece of information and where your solicitor may not have protected your best interests. The brochure is not really worth the paper it is written on and often it is drafted by a 3rd party estate agent who do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the contentMy solicitor asked for a list of specifications and details of all/any white goods/fixtures included and triple-glazing was listed in this and in all marketing materials and promos
Sounds like your in the clear then. I would not touch the house. The snag list only shows problems you can basically see. Treble glazing omitted alone is major,My solicitor asked for a list of specifications and details of all/any white goods/fixtures included and triple-glazing was listed in this and in all marketing materials and promos. All houses in the development were spec'd be done to showhouse finish as opposed to builders' finish. All pie in the sky.
I don't think thats the case, there is a contract to buy it, you can't just walk away.Sounds like your in the clear then. I would not touch the house. The snag list only shows problems you can basically see. Treble glazing omitted alone is major,
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