by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Oct 3, 2022 | Snagging, New Build Snagging Services
In today’s episode, we are explaining the process of how you go about choosing a professional snagging company, what you should look out for, and how they show professionalism, as not all snagging companies are the same. Check out some of the snags we have found on...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Oct 3, 2022 | New Build Snagging Services, Buying a New Build Property
In episode two of Let’s Get Snagging, we are discussing what we mean by snagging, when the snagging process begins and how to conduct your own snagging checklist. Including what you should do with a snagging report once it’s completed. What is Snagging?...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Aug 24, 2022 | Buying a New Build Property, New Build Snagging Services
We are happy to announce that we are starting a podcast called Let’s Get Snagging. If you are in the process or have recently bought a new build property then this podcast is for you! What will the podcast be about? The podcast will be a platform where we can offer...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Aug 16, 2022 | Buying a New Build Property
Why are developers continually underperforming when handing over their newly built houses to customers? Why is your new house completion date moving further back? Less than two-thirds of newly built homes are completed on time. This is a shocking fact and there is...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Aug 2, 2022 | Buying a New Build Property, New Build Snagging Services
Buying a new home that is scheduled for completion at the end of the builder’s financial year, or half-end, can be a gamble. You may not only risk owning a property that was rushed and finished to a poor standard but you may be pressured into moving in without having...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Jul 15, 2022 | New Build Snagging Services
We are expanding Due to the ongoing success of Lively Professional services ltd and its continued growth within the new build homes sector we are pleased to announce that we are now opening a new office in Bristol which will allow us to service Bristol and the...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Jul 1, 2022 | Buying a New Build Property
Let’s have a rant… Buying a newly built house can be stressful for the new home purchaser. Some builders are notorious for poor communication leaving their customers in limbo not knowing what is happening with their new house and when the completion date...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Jun 29, 2022 | New Build Snagging Services, Snagging
At this time of year (June) the majority of developers are busy trying to get their half year or yearend number in before the 1st of July. It is at this time of year that we normally see an increase of poorly finished houses due to them being rushed by the developer....
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Mar 28, 2022 | New Build Snagging Services, Snagging
In 2021 the New Homes Quality Board issued a draft consultation Code of Practice document to the national house builders. The aim of the code is to establish mandatory requirements which must be adopted and complied with by developers. This will be introduced in Q1 of...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Feb 25, 2022 | Buying a New Build Property
If you think you have plaster beetles, don’t panic – they have been around for hundreds of years and they get their name from being mostly found living in the plasterwork of both domestic and industrial buildings. Check out some of the snags we have found on...
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