23 Sep 2009 10:46 AM:
Sorry it has been so long since I last posted an update - so here we go.
Since I last posted the developers have now corrected the problems with the sewer pipes - i am sure they were worried about the consequences of leaving us with open sewers!
As far as anything else is concerned they have not done any other work.
We have now had an architect who has done a full report on the property including finding more defects and it looks as if the cost to the developer will be double what was originally what we were offering to settle for to do the work ourself. The report is very thorough and it has now been autorised or stamped by the college of architects or whatever body was needed for it to be official and is with our solicitor for papers to be prepared. Unfortunately it took longer to arrange as the developer was using delaying tactics by making it appear that they wanted to reach a solution and then the local fires where everyone was tied up for people with property damage and then making sure the report contained everything necessary.
In fact the architect stated that apart from the defects the general quality of what was supposed to be a luxury property is appauling and was certainly not up to the level of finish as specified when we purchased the property.
We now await our solicitors letting us know when the papers are ready - we know this is a long haul process but think it is worth it. We just feel that unless people start making developers abide by their responsibilities then they will carry on getting away with treating purchasers like ++++.
Anyway I will keep you posted as things progress and as always thank you to everyone for your support and advise.
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How do you get snagging done post completion?
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