by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
Yes — snags are very common on new build properties, even on well-managed developments and even when the home looks immaculate at first glance. New homes are assembled quickly by multiple trades working to tight deadlines, and the final stages of a build involve a...
by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
Yes — sometimes — but it depends far less on “how many snags there are” and far more on where you are in the buying process, how serious the issues are, and what your developer (and lender) will accept. In most new-build purchases, developers will prefer to fix snags...
by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
Yes — in many cases you can obtain a retrospective Licence for Alterations (sometimes called retrospective consent), but it’s rarely as simple as “pay a fee and get a letter.” A landlord/freeholder is being asked to approve works after they have been completed,...
by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
Sometimes yes, but not in the simple “I demand it and they must comply” sense. In the UK, your ability to make a contractor return and fix snagging items depends on: what your contract says (written quotation, scope, payment terms, retention, defects period) whether...
by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
Choosing between a Level 2 and Level 3 survey isn’t about paying for “more pages” — it’s about selecting the right level of investigation for the risk profile of the property you’re buying. RICS sets out three home survey levels, and the right choice will usually...
by Howorth | Jan 22, 2026 | Articles
There are times when a full property survey is not the most efficient or cost-effective tool for the job. You may already own your home and have noticed a worrying crack in the kitchen extension, or perhaps your Level 2 survey recommended further investigation into a...
