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It’s no secret that buying a new build house is a huge expense. On top of the down payment, you also have to pay for closing costs which are often more expensive than what most homebuyers have anticipated. To cut down on your closing expenses, you might be thinking of scrimping on some items like…

Hiring an independent contractor to make a snagging report on your new build house is an excellent decision. Doing this is going to save you money, keep you safe and give you peace of mind. But the process of ensuring that the house has excellent workmanship and meets agreed standards does not end once the…

Many people think that buying a new build house is easy – talk to the developer or builder, sign the document and move in once the house is finished. But the reality is that the process is much more complicated than this. In fact, once the house is finished, the next step isn’t for you…

When buying a new build house, getting your money’s worth is imperative as this is one of the most expensive purchases of your life. Unfortunately, many buyers in Dublin and all across Ireland these days end up with poor quality homes. This problem hounds even those who purchased from competent developers or builders with snagging…

If you are in the process of buying a new house, you’ve probably heard that you have to get a snagging survey. While it is not a legal requirement in Ireland for buyers to commission their own inspection, it is highly recommended that they get one. It is now best practice in the country and…

The accessibility of information has convinced many to DIY stuff instead of hiring professionals. It’s not unusual these days to see people taking on projects in their homes, from painting their walls to full-on renovations. Some even opt for a DIY snagging survey of their new build house instead of getting professional new home snagging…

Getting a snagging checklist is highly recommended when you are buying a new build house or renovating your home. It is also best if you hire an independent snagging specialist to do the inspection and not simply rely on the report that your developer gives you. By hiring snaggers who are not affiliated with property…

When buying a new-build home, you have to check the property for any defects that the developer needs to fix before you finalise the deal and move in. Doing this is necessary, so you do not spend the initial months or years of your stay in your new home uncovering and repairing defects. The ideal…

When buying a new build house, you must hire a professional to conduct a snagging survey. This kind of inspection is done to check the property’s quality of workmanship, whether it meets applicable standards or not. Every defect identified during the survey is compiled in a report that is popularly called a snag list. The…

Buying a new build home is supposedly about getting a property that is ready to live in – one that is in pristine condition. But this is not the reality we have today with many development projects having tight timelines. As a result, the house can sometimes have defects which are aesthetic, functional or even…