Snagging News
New Build Homeowners Face £50,000 Bill for Faulty Sewage System
Residents of a Kent new-build estate face £50,000 bill for faulty sewage system. Investigation reveals incorrect installation of pipes in Clarendon Homes development.
New Build Homeowner Faces £2,000 Repair Bills Within First Year
First-time buyer Mary Leeper shares her struggles with a £210k new-build home in Middlesbrough, facing £2,000 in repair costs for insulation, flooring and roof issues while the developer remains unresponsive.
New Build Homeowners Battle Ongoing Roof Issues as Warranty Deadlines Loom
New build homeowners battle serious roof defects as warranties expire. Investigation reveals widespread issues across Bellway estates, highlighting the importance of thorough snagging inspections.
Newcastle New Build Residents Defend 40-Foot Wall After Social Media Criticism
Residents of a Newcastle new build estate defend their controversial 40-foot wall after social media criticism, saying it provides privacy and essential structural support.
Major Landslip at Dunedine Homes Development in West Midlands
Concerning situation at a new build development in Cradley Heath, where a massive landslip has cut off access to twelve £400,000 homes. Residents are now unable to reach their properties by car, while developers and local authorities debate responsibility.
Couple's Ashberry Homes Nightmare: £358,000 New Build Marred by 'Horrendous Eyesore'
A Newcastle couple's home has become a nightmare after discovering their new build property overlooks what they describe as "wasteland". Walter Brown and Sharon Kelly say the sustainable drainage system area contains buried mattresses and rubble.
Devon Couple's Barratt Homes New Build Crisis
A couple's £330,000 dream home in Devon has been valued at just £1 after severe structural defects left it virtually uninhabitable. Five years later, they're unable to even celebrate Christmas at home as family members refuse to visit due to health concerns from the property's deteriorating condition.
Costa Cup Used as Vent Cover on Persimmon New Build Reveals Widespread Quality Issues
A shocking discovery of a Costa coffee cup being used as a makeshift vent cover on a new build home has highlighted the critical importance of thorough snagging inspections.
Persimmon Planning Oversight Raises Questions About New Build Development Controls
Staffordshire residents claim poor planning controls allowed Persimmon Homes to build a controversial development 2.4m too high, creating a "three-storey" barrier to light and views.
Cringleford Mum Freezing Cold in Big Sky Living New Build
A mother of three has been fighting to get heating issues fixed in her new build home since 2021. Melissa Self says inadequate radiators in her Cringleford property have led to mould, damp, and health problems for her children.