gingerboy1 Â Â 10 #1 Posted November 10, 2019 Just in the process of buying a new build house, the company want contracts exchanged middle December. It has only just had the roof tiled, when should we have it surveyed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   311 #2 Posted November 10, 2019 Doesn't sound like there's a whole bunch to survey?  If you're not happy tell them you won't exchange till the place has actually been built? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ttparsons   10 #3 Posted November 11, 2019 A new build should not need a homebuyers survey as everything is new.  It should come with a NHBC guarantee.  If you have a mortgage it will need a valuation, which should be done before you exchange as otherwise you could be in a position where the lender does not lend as much as you need.  The lender will often organise the valuation so speak to them.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw   90 #4 Posted November 11, 2019 9 hours ago, ttparsons said: A new build should not need a homebuyers survey as everything is new.  It should come with a NHBC guarantee. Usually, yes. There are several alternative schemes, however, or a one-off new house might be covered by an Architect's Certificate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spider1   11 #5 Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) If ifs Timber Frame i would look at getting a full survey to get a top guarantee as possible . 10 years n h b c not long enough Edited November 11, 2019 by spider1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
geared   311 #6 Posted November 12, 2019 Haven't people run into issues trying to sell timber frame buildings? Buyers not being able to obtain a mortgage or something?  A professional snagging service might be a good call given how important that process can be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spider1   11 #7 Posted November 12, 2019 Not only getting a mortgage its his own piece of mind re- N H B C . 10 year guarantee . Google timber framed houses a well known builder was pulled last year about concerns / Google life expectancy of T F Houses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...