On Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:12:36 +0100, MM wrote:

Should I get a survey done on brand-new house?

MM

Yes, but specify what you want.

A lot of people buying with a mortgage just rely on the lender's
survey (for which they pay of course) and nothing more.

You shouldn't need a full structural survey, but it would be wise to
have electrics, gas, plumbing checked at least.

Ultimately you have the NHBC guarantee, but this is only applicable to
quite dire faults.


Other than that, you have to rely on the builder to do the snagging
work. If it's a development, then the site agent is motivated to
complete houses for sale not to fix problems with existing ones.
Having a good relationship is important, but sometimes it is necessary
to use sledgehammer techniques to get attention.

If you are buying a new house as a cash buyer, have a look at what
deals the builder is offering to first time buyers, exchanges etc.
Your timing is good if the houses are not moving fast, so don't lose
the opportunity to ask for something. It might not be anything from
the price, but you could ask for things in kind like garden work that
don't cost them much but may be a lot of effort for you (just an
example).




..andy

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