We're buying a new house. Completion date was in October, but due to delays at the builders end, we only did the 1st snag in November. The place was a disaster area (not really ready for snagging) so it was over a month before we could do a second snag. That was a couple of weeks ago. There was still a good 4 pages of snags (some quite major). Yesterday we get notice that the house is finished and completion must happen today or else we'll be charged interest daily (on well over 1/2 a million).
Now we haven't got to check the 2nd snag or check the heating as the gas hadn't been commissioned in the last snag. And there are a couple of other important items that need checking. The chances of getting our architect out before the end of the week is very slim.
Our solictor says the snagging issues are 'aesthetic' and has advised us to complete. Obviously it's not very considerate for the developer to pressure us into completion just before Xmas (no chance of getting flooring installed never mind removals) but he seems more interested in getting his money before the end of the builders financial year (this week). So do they have a leg to stand on when it comes to charging interest. Has anybody else experienced this and what was the outcome?
Obviously, we'd like to complete at the beginning of next year so we have a change to make sure the property is finished. Regardless of that, we're going to be abroad (my partner has already left) over Xmas. Anybody else's experience would be appreciated.
Personally I'd like to tell the buider to shag off as they have not given us reasonable notice for completion, but obviously I have to take on board what the solicitor says.
Now we haven't got to check the 2nd snag or check the heating as the gas hadn't been commissioned in the last snag. And there are a couple of other important items that need checking. The chances of getting our architect out before the end of the week is very slim.
Our solictor says the snagging issues are 'aesthetic' and has advised us to complete. Obviously it's not very considerate for the developer to pressure us into completion just before Xmas (no chance of getting flooring installed never mind removals) but he seems more interested in getting his money before the end of the builders financial year (this week). So do they have a leg to stand on when it comes to charging interest. Has anybody else experienced this and what was the outcome?
Obviously, we'd like to complete at the beginning of next year so we have a change to make sure the property is finished. Regardless of that, we're going to be abroad (my partner has already left) over Xmas. Anybody else's experience would be appreciated.
Personally I'd like to tell the buider to shag off as they have not given us reasonable notice for completion, but obviously I have to take on board what the solicitor says.