Editor's note: This brief was summarised by The Property AI Team from a report by This Is Money Mortgages. Read the original article for full details.
New Homes Average 130 Defects, Report Says
New-build homeowners are reporting an average of 130 defects per property, according to a report by This Is Money Mortgages. The article sets out the most common snagging issues buyers should look out for.
Problems reported by new-build homeowners range from 'swampy' gardens to uneven ceilings, and even mould and leaks.
Why This Matters for Letting Agents and Inventory Clerks
The findings underline the importance of thorough snagging and inventory checks on new-build properties. For letting agents and inventory clerks, the range of issues cited — from external problems such as 'swampy' gardens to internal defects including uneven ceilings, mould and leaks — highlights the breadth of items that may need to be recorded at check-in and monitored during a tenancy.
This Is Money's report focuses on the most common snagging issues to look out for. The full article, including the specific issues identified, is available via the link below.
Source: This Is Money Mortgages