Closing Sale - Snagging after Move In??

clayfarm1234 · 13-02-2021 5:31pm #1

Folks, I am currently in a stage where the contracts are signed and the apartment is completed, but just awaiting snagging. The builder's solicitor suggests we close the sale, and can get the snagging done later on after moving in (because of the delays related to construction lockdown).

We have got positive reviews from the other folks who are in that apartment about the construction etc., but just wondering how safe it is to get the snagging done after moving in?

Any pros/cons?

The chan chan man · 13-02-2021 5:33pm

If the builders are still on site then you’ll probably be fine. If they’re gone, then best of luck with that... Unless there’s anything significant then it probably wouldn’t stop me from going through with it

Atlantic Dawn · 13-02-2021 5:34pm

Pros, you move in quicker.
Cons, you may have nagging bits needing completion which could take months as builder will be in no hurry to complete as they have their payment.

Have you had a walkthrough the apartment to see if anything major is outstanding? Check heating, water for leaks, airtight etc?

clayfarm1234 · 13-02-2021 5:36pm

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Pros, you move in quicker.
Cons, you may have nagging bits needing completion which could take months as builder will be in no hurry to complete as they have their payment.

Have you had a walkthrough the apartment to see if anything major is outstanding? Check heating, water for leaks, airtight etc?

We have seen the apartment few times - but havent checked things like water/heating etc.

Smee_Again · 13-02-2021 5:36pm

Suggest holding back on a few grand until snagging is complete.

Gumbo · 13-02-2021 10:50pm

Once they paid, they ain’t coming back to fix anything.
Snag first.

Creamy Goodness · 13-02-2021 11:38pm

As you’ve said this is coming from the builders solicitor? They’ve one job and it’s to receive the payment from your solicitor.

Request no transfer of funds until snagging is complete. The second they’ve their money it will be like pulling teeth to get anything done.

DubLad69 · 14-02-2021 8:45pm

A friend of mine closed their sale before completing their snag list. They had both small and big issues that needed fixing for months after moving in. And this was with the builders still on site and pre corona.

I personally wouldn't do it, although I would say that it more likely to lead to a frustrating situation than a costly one as they will still likley fix any big issues, but the smaller issues you might be left with.

Closing Sale - Snagging after Move In??

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