Buying a barratt new build... bricks appear soaked?

[Barrattnewbuild]

No that's what renderers would do anyway.

Ok great thank you

 

[Barrattnewbuild]

No - the bricks will probably be in the 'moderately frost-resistant' classification so shouldn't be an issue.

That's a relief thank you. I was so worried it will cause damp problems down the line.

 

[Barrattnewbuild]

Guys sorry just to clarify.. what about the cement? Being soaked an issue?

 

[^woody^]

Stop worrying.

 

[Barrattnewbuild]

Stop worrying.

Haha I am a worrier. I have also read too many horror stories about new builds turning mouldy!!

 

[^woody^]

There may be issues with the build, but those damp blocks are not one of them.

Do a check before sign up, or employ someone to do a snagging survey for you.

 

[Barrattnewbuild]

There may be issues with the build, but those damp blocks are not one of them.

Do a check before sign up, or employ someone to do a snagging survey for you.

Yeah I'm going to get professional snagging but it's just annoying Barratt refuse to let you do it until after you have completed.

 

[^woody^]

They should allow you to inspect before signing. How else are you supposed to highlight issues that need resolving before signing?

I've done many actually on the day while the customer was in the house or site office going through the paperwork, and they waited to sign until they knew there were no major issues

 

[johnny2007]

Those new built suffer from damp because they're too insulated and sealed.
Condensation is very prominent in these places.
Windows must be opened and left opened on a regular basis (like for every property on the planet, despite what some people think)

 

[Barrattnewbuild]

They should allow you to inspect before signing. How else are you supposed to highlight issues that need resolving before signing?

I've done many actually on the day while the customer was in the house or site office going through the paperwork, and they waited to sign until they knew there were no major issues

You are allowed to look at it yourself during a home demo and identify any issues you can pick up yourself before completion. But you are not allowed to bring in a professional snagger until after you move in.

 

[^woody^]

That's complete nonsense and there is no way they can enforce that. Is it in writing? Is it part of any presale agreement?

That smacks of having something to hide. They just want to get you to sign and then how can you be sure, how can you trust them, to rectify problems based on such unethical behaviour.

I'd be telling them straight, no pre signing survey, no signing.

 

[Barrattnewbuild]

That's complete nonsense and there is no way they can enforce that. Is it in writing? Is it part of any presale agreement?

That smacks of having something to hide. They just want to get you to sign and then how can you be sure, how can you trust them, to rectify problems based on such unethical behaviour.

I'd be telling them straight, no pre signing survey, no signing.

As far as what I'm aware it's not in any pre-sale agreement, it's just what I've been told from other new build buyers using Baratt. They don't allow anyone like that in at all before the keys are handed over whether it be independent snagging companies, outsourced flooring etc. I will try to get my solicitor to make them allow it before completion.

 

[Barrattnewbuild]

That's complete nonsense and there is no way they can enforce that. Is it in writing? Is it part of any presale agreement?

That smacks of having something to hide. They just want to get you to sign and then how can you be sure, how can you trust them, to rectify problems based on such unethical behaviour.

I'd be telling them straight, no pre signing survey, no signing.

Also just googled it "This might not be possible as housebuilders can refuse to give you access to the property before completion which they are legally allowed to do because they still own the land"

 

[^woody^]

Also just googled it "This might not be possible as housebuilders can refuse to give you access to the property before completion which they are legally allowed to do because they still own the land"

Where is that from?

What happens when you want to buy an existing house? Does the homeowner (who owns the land) refuse to let you have a survey done before you buy it?

 

[Barrattnewbuild]

Where is that from?

What happens when you want to buy an existing house? Does the homeowner (who owns the land) refuse to let you have a survey done before you buy it?

newbuildinspections.com

It's pretty common in new builds I've heard because snaggers who specialise in new builds typically come back with over 100 snags, most of which are hopefully just small and cosmetic, but then the buyer can refuse to complete until they are fixed and it can significantly delay the sale.

I agree it's unfair and also makes it look like they are trying to hide something. I will definitely look into it and try to enforce it, but just feel they will come back saying they won't allow it. Especially because it's a sale at the end of the financial year and they will be keen to get their money as soon as possible without anything holding it up. If they refuse I don't think there is a lot I could do because legally they still own it.