My recent experience suggests that this is not entirely true. If there are significant structural defects on the snag, these could hold up completion.ronan_d_john said:When I was buying my new place, my solicitor was very clear when explaining that a snag list is not a contractual obligation on the builders, and that an incomplete snag list cannot be used as a reason to hold up completion.
serotoninsid said:My recent experience suggests that this is not entirely true. If there are significant structural defects on the snag, these could hold up completion.
serotoninsid said:I'd imagine they can take as long as they want given that the completion date hasnt been reached. If they can't meet contractual obligations ref. competion date, then you should have some recourse.
Sounds plausible. Didnt catch that last line when scanning through your post.ronan_d_john said:I would guess that structural defects would fit into my comment regarding "fit for purpose".
Very possible I'm sure! In the current market, builders usually have themselves well covered. I didnt even have a 'completion date'!ronan_d_john said:I would be surprised if the contract signed didn't have a clause whereby the builder can go past completion date without penalty, but if the purchaser did the same thing, they would be subject to the possibility of some sort of penalty.
If its a major defect, you can get your solicitor to pursue the builder for breach of contract - maybe your paying out rent whilst youve been waiting?kkontour said:Im in the same position,
Our contractual completion date has gone by, which means we can get our deposit back. Not much use as property has gone up 10% since then.
Win Win situation for the builder.
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