Expert guides, market updates, and everything you need to know about buying a new-build home in the UK
Snagging & QualityA detailed guide to spotting plumbing and heating defects in your new build home, covering boiler issues, radiator balancing, leaks, water pressure, bathroom fixtures, underfloor heating, and noisy pipes.
Snagging & QualityA comprehensive guide to inspecting the exterior of your new build home, covering brickwork, render, roofline, guttering, windows, drainage, driveways, fencing, and landscaping.
Snagging & QualityFrom minor cosmetic fixes to major structural defects, find out how long UK developers typically take to resolve snagging issues, your warranty deadlines, and how to escalate when things stall.
Snagging & QualityTiming your snagging inspection correctly can make the difference between catching every defect and missing critical issues. Learn when to book, whether to go professional or DIY, and what to expect on the day.
Legal & ConveyancingA comprehensive guide to restrictive covenants on new build estates, covering common restrictions, enforcement, duration, modification options, and what to check before purchasing your new home.
Legal & ConveyancingUnderstand your legal rights when a new build completion is delayed, including contractual long-stop dates, Consumer Code protections, compensation for additional costs, and when you can withdraw.
Legal & ConveyancingA comprehensive pre-exchange checklist for new build buyers covering title checks, searches, mortgage arrangements, contract review, warranty registration, and management company obligations.
Legal & ConveyancingUnderstand the adoption process for roads, sewers, and open spaces on new build estates, including council timelines, developer bonds, maintenance responsibilities, and how to check adoption status before buying.
Legal & ConveyancingA detailed guide to Section 38 (Highways Act) and Section 104 (Water Industry Act) agreements on new build estates, explaining road and sewer adoption, why they matter, bonds, timelines, and mortgage implications.
Legal & ConveyancingPractical legal guide to handling boundary disputes on new build properties in England and Wales, covering common issues, title plans, developer responsibility, resolution options, and prevention strategies.
Legal & ConveyancingComplete guide to deeds of variation for new build leasehold properties in England and Wales, covering when you need one, the process, costs, who must agree, common variations, and statutory alternatives.
Legal & ConveyancingComplete legal guide to extending or modifying a new build home in England and Wales, covering permitted development rights, restrictive covenants, planning permission, building regulations, and warranty impact.