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Category: Snagging Advice

New Build 7-Day Snagging List

Moving into a new house is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with responsibilities, one of which is the critical task of identifying and reporting snags within the first seven days of legal completion. But what exactly does this entail? When you receive the keys to your new home, […]

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New build deposit unlock scheme

Deposit Unlock explained Deposit Unlock is a new scheme to help first time buyers and home movers buy a new build home with a 5% deposit. But is it your best option? We look at how it works, who is eligible, how to buy under the scheme, mortgage options and […]

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HBF / NHBC New Build Survey Results

Homeowners reveal what they wish they’d known before buying Over 7000 buyers who bought a new build in the last 3 years recently revealed their regrets. Property management, parking and gardens top the list of things they wish they had thought about before buying their home. Those surveyed also voted […]

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How Many Sockets in a New Build House?

Rooms should be provided with the minimum number of 13A outlets listed in Table 6 (dual outlets count as two). Table 6: Minimum number of outletsRoom Outlets NotesKitchen/utility 8 Where homes have separate areas, the kitchen should have a minimum of four outlets and the utility room four. Where appliances […]

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My new build floors aren’t flat and level, what are the tolerances?

Understanding Floor Tolerances in New Builds When you move into a new build home, you expect everything to be perfect. However, sometimes you may find that your floors aren’t quite as flat or level as you’d hoped. This might lead to the question: what are the acceptable tolerances for floor […]

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Means of Escape / Egress in a New Build Home

This area is covered by the approved documents if the building regulations part B1 and the NHBC standards Both state in the event of a fire there should be means of sounding alarm and means of escape Essentially there are 3 means of escape from a building 1 by means […]

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Where can I go to get my snagging questions answered?

Snagging.org has been the leading forum where new home buyers can ask questions regarding new build snagging issues for over 15 years Join the forum now www.snagging.org

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What is Snagging on a New Build ?

New Build Inspections is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive and informative resource for new homeowners and property enthusiasts: their new “What Is Snagging?” page. This dedicated page demystifies the crucial concept of snagging, providing a thorough explanation and a practical guide on its importance in the world […]

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Five things to look out for when moving into your new home

Before you consider getting a home it is important to seek the professional service of a mortgage advisor like Peak Mortgages. This will entail having access to exclusive deals from builders and getting assistance in completing documentation to ensure quick processing. Also, the service of a mortgage advisor is important […]

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New Build Paint Finish Problems

One of the most frequent questions we encounter at New Build Inspections is about the paint finishes in new build homes: “Why does the paint wash off?” and “Why are new build homes typically painted in just two colours – white and magnolia?” New build homes are painted with a […]

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