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It is expensive to buy a house. This is why people look for ways to minimise their homebuying-related expense. For some, this means relying on the developer’s snagging report or doing the snagging survey themselves. With these options, you do not have to spend anything on your snagging list. So, this may make you think…

When buying a newly built house, one step that you cannot miss is to get a snag list drawn up. This means hiring an independent contractor and not simply relying on the report that the developer gives you. Research shows that independent snaggers find at least 100 snags on houses that were already inspected. This…

Are you buying a new build house? Be proactive and have a snag list drawn up before you finalise the sale. This is one of the best ways for you to ensure that cosmetic and functional issues are fixed before you move into the house. While it is mandatory for contractors or developers to conduct…

Is getting a snag list from an independent snagging specialist on your to-do list for your newly built home? If not, then you should include it, and make sure it is accomplished before you finalise the sale. A snag list is also called a snagging report or in some countries, a punch list. It is…

A snag list is a report containing all the small defects or snags present after the property has been completed. These defects can either be functional or cosmetic. Most of the time, the snags discovered are the cosmetic type. Functional snags pertain to problems wherein something is not working properly, e.g. sockets without power and…

Getting a snagging survey is included in the best practices for buying new build houses nowadays. Tight deadlines and shortage of craftsmen have resulted in an increase in homes with defects ranging from functional and aesthetic problems to structural issues. Contractors or builders are required under Irish laws to inspect newly built homes and ensure…

Completing the purchase of your new home without getting a snagging survey is a costly mistake. The house may be newly built, but this is not a guarantee that it is in tiptop condition. Nowadays, it is not uncommon for new build homes to have defects or snags. Whilst some are just cosmetic in nature,…

Ordering a snagging survey is an integral part of the home buying process nowadays. It is an inspection that can benefit house buyers like you in a lot of ways. Read on to find out what these benefits are. Snagging Surveys Prevent Additional Unwanted Expenses Letting a snagging specialist inspect your new house before the…

Purchasing a house is not as straightforward a process as it might appear. As a responsible buyer, you need to do your due diligence to ensure that you are getting a property that’s in excellent condition. This includes ordering a snagging survey. Who Should Order a Snag List? Buyers of newly built houses should have…

Getting a snagging survey should be included on your to-do list before signing the contracts to your new home. The inspection is going to be worth every penny you spend provided that you hire a reputable snagging specialist. Do not think of it as an unnecessary expense but rather an investment for your safety and…