Snagging News
Building a Safe Haven: The UK's Crusade to Preserve Declining Bird Populations through Mandatory Swift Bricks
In response to alarming declines in bird populations, Conservative MPs in the UK are supporting the drive to legislate the inclusion of swift bricks in all new housing developments.
Bloor Homes Addresses Invasive Japanese Knotweed Issue at Rochford Housing Development Site
Officials from Bloor Homes, the company behind a much-debated new housing project in Rochford, have made a public statement addressing concerns about an infestation of Japanese knotweed at the proposed site.
Rhoose Locals Mow Down Negligence at Taylor Wimpey's Estate Amidst Grass-Roots Outrage
The "pristine" Golwg y Mor housing estate built by Taylor Wimpey, located in the picturesque town of Rhoose, is now the stage of a local uprising. The residents, who bought their homes on a promise of well-manicured greenery, are now being forced to wield the tools of the trade - quite literally.
Northern Ireland Proposes Mandatory Sprinklers in New Apartment Buildings Over 11m Tall
Stormont's Department of Finance has proposed a regulation that would mandate the installation of sprinkler systems in all newly constructed apartment buildings over 11m tall across Northern Ireland.
Derbyshire New-Build Village Residents Struggle with Neglect and Legal Impasse
A new build estate situated off Radbourne Lane near Mickleover, Derbyshire, a dream of picturesque community living is unraveling into a nightmare.
Taylor Wimpey Luxury Homes Falling Short of Promises, Leaving Residents in Despair
After investing approximately £580,000 in these brand-new Taylor Wimpey properties, homeowners are now left grappling with a multitude of issues, including cracking walls, access denied to recreational facilities, and a long-standing feud with the construction giant.
Barratt Homes to Demolish and Rebuild Cambridge New Builds due to Foundation Issues
Property developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire has announced its decision to demolish 36 of their unoccupied, newly constructed residences.
A Paradise Lost: Rising Crime Turns Holbeck New build Dream Into a Living Nightmare for Residents
Residents of a newbuild development in Holbeck, Leeds, find their dream homes tainted by a surge in crime, casting a chilling shadow of fear and uncertainty over their lives.
Bellway Launches 'Your Home, Your Way' Scheme: A £10,000 Lifeline for Cardiff House-Hunters
Housebuilder Bellway has launched the 'Your Home, Your Way' initiative, offering up to £10,000 of financial assistance to prospective homebuyers in Cardiff and up to £5,000 in Newport, aiming to ease the path to homeownership through mortgage subsidies, deposit contributions, or funding for home upgrades.
Shoddy Construction Nightmare: Brand-New UK Home Plagued with Problems from Leaky Toilet to Faux Weep Vents
A newly constructed UK home, revealed through an inspection video to be riddled with alarming issues ranging from leaky toilets and fake weep vents to a wonky staircase, sparks public outrage over the quality of new builds and the distressing experiences of homeowners, underscoring the urgent need for stricter quality checks and industry regulations.