Snagging News
Devon Couple's Barratt Homes New Build Crisis
A couple's £330,000 dream home in Devon has been valued at just £1 after severe structural defects left it virtually uninhabitable. Five years later, they're unable to even celebrate Christmas at home as family members refuse to visit due to health concerns from the property's deteriorating condition.
Costa Cup Used as Vent Cover on Persimmon New Build Reveals Widespread Quality Issues
A shocking discovery of a Costa coffee cup being used as a makeshift vent cover on a new build home has highlighted the critical importance of thorough snagging inspections.
Persimmon Planning Oversight Raises Questions About New Build Development Controls
Staffordshire residents claim poor planning controls allowed Persimmon Homes to build a controversial development 2.4m too high, creating a "three-storey" barrier to light and views.
Cringleford Mum Freezing Cold in Big Sky Living New Build
A mother of three has been fighting to get heating issues fixed in her new build home since 2021. Melissa Self says inadequate radiators in her Cringleford property have led to mould, damp, and health problems for her children.
Major Snagging Issues Highlight Importance of Pre-Completion Inspections at Bellway / Anwyl Homes Development
Residents at a major new-build estate in North Wales are facing significant quality issues with their properties. The Fern Meadow development in Llay, Wrexham has become the centre of controversy as homeowners report numerous defects.
New-Build Gleeson Homes in Blyth Left Uninsurable After Double Flooding Disaster
Fifteen new-build homes in Blyth, Northumberland have been flooded twice in six months, leaving owners uninsurable and facing hefty repair bills.
'Hellway' - The Bellway New-Build Estate Where Dreams Turned into Nightmares
The shocking reality of life in a new-build estate plagued by endless snags. 'Hellway' reveals how homeowners' dreams turned into nightmares at Bassingbourn Fields.
New-Build Homes Plagued by Safety Concerns and Incomplete Estates
Challenges faced by homeowners of new-build homes in the UK, including safety concerns, unfinished developments, and the push for government accountability.
How a Couple's David Wilson Home in Devon Became a Disaster
A new-build house on the outskirts of Ivybridge in Devon, purchased from Barratt Developments subsidiary David Wilson Homes, has been valued at just £1 due to a litany of defects.
Leicester Father Devastated After Plaster Falls into Daughter's Cot Due to Jelson New Build Home Issues
Leicestershire father experiences a distressing incident when plaster from the wall of his new-build home falls into his two-year-old daughter's cot.