When inspecting your new build home, you can compile a list of ‘snags’ that need fixing before you move in. Here's what you should be looking out for when making your snagging list.
Some of the most common snags in new builds include:
Identifying these issues and having them fixed can make sure you’re moving into a new house that doesn’t have any unexpected issues.
Ideally, you would want your new build to be free from snags.
However, no house is perfect, and most properties will come up with some defects that will need to be addressed.
It is important to get a snagging survey as the average snags found on a new build can be as high as 150.
The amount of time a snagging inspection takes will depend on the size of the property. Usually, this is in the two to six hour region.
You have up to two years after the completion of the sale to report any defects to the housebuilder for them to be legally obligated to fix them within the building’s warranty.
The buyer will pay for the snagging survey, but the developer should pay to fix any snags within the two year warranty.
Any snags found after this point will have to be paid by the buyer.
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