A new-build home may be sold as complete, but that does not mean every item has been finished to the expected standard. So, who pays for snagging? In most cases, the buyer pays for an independent snagging inspection, while the developer
A newly built home should feel consistently comfortable, not noticeably cold beside a patio door, draughty around a loft hatch, or expensive to heat despite reasonable use. Knowing how to identify heat loss gives you a clearer basis for raising concerns
A leaking window, uneven floor, failed extractor fan or unfinished brickwork can quickly turn the excitement of a new home into an argument over responsibility. This NHQB complaints process guide explains how to raise concerns in a way that gives your
A developer has handed over the keys, you have spotted uneven finishes, poorly fitted doors or cracks, and you are asking: are snagging reports accepted? In most cases, a professionally prepared snagging report should be treated as credible evidence of issues
A HomeBuyer Report versus snagging comparison matters because these inspections answer two very different questions. One helps you assess the overall condition and risk of a property before purchase. The other identifies the defects, incomplete work and workmanship concerns a developer
A cracked tile, poorly fitted door or unfinished sealant line may look like a small frustration on moving day. But when several defects appear across a new home, they can point to rushed workmanship, inadequate finishing or an issue that needs
A developer saying that an issue is “not covered” can be frustrating, particularly when you have only recently moved into a new-build home. So, can builders refuse repairs? They can decline some requests, but they cannot simply dismiss genuine defects that
A crack above a doorway, a leaking shower tray or a floor that feels uneven can be easy for a developer to dismiss as minor settlement or a snag. Yet small faults can point to poor workmanship, incomplete work or a
A house can look finished long before it performs as it should. In this new build defect case study, a homeowner booked an independent inspection shortly before the end of their developer warranty, concerned that small issues were being dismissed as
For most buyers, the best time for snagging inspection is before legal completion, when defects can be identified before you take ownership and before the practical disruption of moving in. That said, access arrangements, build progress and developer policies mean the
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