Most homeowners only realise how much still needs attention when the second year in a new-build home is nearly up. Hairline cracking that seemed cosmetic, draughts around window frames, uneven floors, leaking seals, poor finishes, sticking doors, cold spots in ceilings
The keys are in your hand, the paperwork is signed, and the developer has marked the plot as complete. That is usually the point when many buyers assume the difficult part is over. In reality, this is often when defects become
When a developer tells you the home is nearly ready, the question is not just whether you should book an inspection - it is what a pre-completion inspection cost actually covers, and whether it is worth paying for before you legally
If your developer has mentioned a pre-completion inspection, but you were planning to book a snagging survey, it is easy to assume they are the same thing. They are not. When comparing a pre completion inspection vs snagging survey, the difference
Keys in hand does not always mean the house is ready. Many buyers are invited to complete on a new-build home after a quick walk-through, yet visible defects, unfinished items and workmanship concerns can still be present. A pre completion inspection
If your developer has offered a pre-handover visit, treat it as more than a quick look round with a clipboard. A pre completion inspection checklist gives structure to that visit and helps you focus on defects, finish quality and signs that
If your developer has given you a handover date and everything looks tidy in the show home, it is easy to assume the property is ready. That is exactly why buyers ask, what is a pre completion inspection? In simple terms,
Keys are booked, removals are pencilled in, and the developer is pushing towards handover. That is exactly when a pre completion inspection new build matters most. If defects are identified before legal completion or practical handover, you are in a stronger
You finally get the call that your new-build home is nearly ready. The flooring looks fresh, the paint is clean, and everything appears finished at first glance. This is exactly when many buyers ask when should you get a snagging survey
You collect the keys, walk into a brand-new home, and expect everything to be finished to a proper standard. Then you notice the cracked sealant, uneven brickwork, doors that do not close cleanly, missing insulation or a cold room that never
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