by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Jan 10, 2020 | Buying a New Build Property
Many new build homeowners may find themselves asking “Should I have my new build home inspected?”, “Why do I need an inspection?” and “Is it worth it?”. Here we discuss why a new build home inspection is a necessity and what is...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Jan 6, 2020 | Buying a New Build Property
Snagging and home build expert Ian Lively discusses the current problem with new build home quality in the UK and how it can be fixed. Housebuilding figures in the UK are at an all-time high with more and more UK residents opting to buy a new build home. The...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Dec 2, 2019 | Buying a New Build Property
You may have heard the terms ‘leasehold’ and ‘freehold’ when it comes to property but what do they actually mean? In a nutshell, they are the most common types of land tenure and legal ownership available when buying a property.Here we discuss the differences between...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Nov 25, 2019 | Buying a New Build Property
The decision to build a brand new house is likely to be one of the biggest (and most expensive) decisions you make. With this in mind, it is crucial that the people you choose have the right building and project management skills to help you achieve your dream....
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Nov 25, 2019 | Buying a New Build Property
When buying a new build home, it is important to ask as many questions as possible. Buying a new built home is a big decision, so you shouldn’t feel pressurised into rushing into a contract with a builder until you are completely satisfied that you have found the...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Nov 7, 2019 | Buying a New Build Property
Buying a property is a big decision, with lots of choices to be made and factors influencing the type of home you buy. Deciding to buy a ready-built or new build house is going to be one of the dilemmas you face along the way of buying a new home. We have put together...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Oct 11, 2019 | Snagging, Buying a New Build Property
A new-build snagging survey is a non-intrusive visual inspection of a newly built property to identify defects that need fixing by the developer, ideally before moving into the property. The majority of new home buyers are not advised by their solicitors to have a...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Aug 9, 2019 | Snagging
With over 40 years industry experience, we’re the experts when it comes to finding snagging defects in your new build home. We’ve seen it all from common snags and minor defects such as dodgy paintwork to the more major defects such as a loosely fitted pipe (which...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Jul 15, 2019 | Buying a New Build Property
Buying a new home is a significant investment and one which the new homeowner needs to be mindful of. If you’re a first-time home buyer, I’m sure the process of getting a mortgage is stressful enough without having to worry about all the extras. If you are looking to...
by Ian Lively - Housing & Snagging Survey Expert | Jun 17, 2019 | Snagging
As a new homeowner, you have the ability to snag or find defects yourself. Below I have compiled a simple new build snagging checklist for you to follow when inspecting your new property. You can print and complete this snagging list template to ensure you are not...
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