Bland Designs! Ridiculous structural fails including a balcony with no FLOOR and taps above plug sockets that surely got the builders sacked
Avant-garde architecture is always to be applauded, but sometimes innovation can go a little too far. Bored Panda has compiled an album full of architectural design fails and though they might be funny, they look pretty dangerous too. From taps above electricity...
read moreHome buyers remain in the dark over new build warranties
Home buyers opting for new build properties are being left exposed by warranties that fall short of their needs and expectations. New homes are often marketed by developers with the promise of lengthy warranties offering peace of mind. Many consumers aren’t aware that...
read more‘Don’t waste your money on ‘shoddy’ new builds’: Kirstie Allsopp warns buyers not to be fooled by ‘misleading’ claims about the ‘hidden costs’ of old houses
A row has erupted over the quality of new build homes after TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp told today's buyers to avoid wasting their money on 'shoddy' properties. The Location, Location, Location presenter claimed some houses built from the late 1980s are poor quality,...
read moreNew homes are great. There’s just one snag …
Snagging - the very name is enough to put you off. No one likes having to deal with problems or hitches. But for anyone who buys a newly built or converted property, the S-word can be crucial. Do it right and you could save yourself thousands of pounds. Do it wrong...
read moreCompetition watchdog to examine warranties for new homes
CMA’s review of NHBC comes amid concerns over lack of protection for homebuyers The Competition and Markets Authority is examining payments between housebuilders and the providers of warranties for new homes as part of a review of NHBC, the largest warranty provider....
read moreHousing associations face storm of complaints over new-build homes
Housing associations responsible for more than 175,000 homes are facing allegations of serial neglect of their residents and properties, focused on an array of new-build developments in London that have received more than £60m in public money. The issues uncovered by...
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