Apparently that clause is a common one. It's used so that people can't refuse to complete on minor issues, such as a paint scuff,
The solicitors we've spoken to all say this is normal, as the developer is still contractually obliged to remedy any defects after completion, and it's acceptable...
I'd rather not give the details of development at the moment as we're still negotiating over the final bits and it is still possible all this will be sorted by completion. I'll come back to the thread after completion and update you all!
It's a smaller family developer though rather than a big...
Sadly the developer doesn't seem to interested in carrots and nicey nicey.
Thanks for the replies, we seem to have established it's not a safety issue and doesn't prevent the certificates being issued.
Seems odd to me that a certificate is issued confirming an electrical installation is...
When we mentioned delaying completion until these were done the developers solicitor simply replied pointing out the clause in the contract that states "the buyer may not refuse to complete this agreement where snagging items remain outstanding". So there would be financial penaltys if we didn't...
Yep that's whats happening.
Not sure on the make, pretty sure they were just plain white no outside markings, would have to take one off to find out and sales not completed yet, it was just a quick snagging visit. Luckily I took a socket tester as it seems a very common issue on new builds...
We have a copy of the EIC already.
The sockets that don't work are random odd ones, not all on one ring, and they were all double sockets and one of the double sockets works and one doesn't so I presume it's a faulty fitting rather than wiring. Shouldn't be like that though, and I agree not...
Yes looking at this as a buyer compiling a snagging list.
That's why I wanted to check what the regulations require as opposed to just what would be good to have.
What about the outside light? Is that ok without any switch?
Just to clarify..
It's a new build house and just had the snagging visit prior to completing in a few days time, so putting together the snagging list.
There were the usual paint scuffs, oven not fixed in, several sockets not working etc etc put on list,
However I didn't see any two way...
Hi
In a new build house, three floors, built under current regulations, is there any requirement for there to be two way switching for the lighting in a hall with staircase?
ie. so that you can go upstairs then switch off the lower floor light, or indeed the other way round?
Either Electrical...