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New Build House: any rights?

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  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    Freecall wrote: »
    Worse, I went on holiday once, the brochure showed a lovely blue sky with sunshine.

    Rained all week.

    Still thinking I should sue for misrepresentation.

    :(
    Chances are the court will award you extra sunshine on your next holiday.
  • Gother
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    [FONT=&quot]Thank you all for taking the time to reply, it is very much appreciated.[/FONT]
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    This feels to be an answer to my specification change question:[/FONT][FONT=&quot]

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    • [FONT=&quot]There is likely something within the contract that allows for minor alterations, likely also to say that the alterations can be made without any notice or communication to the buyer. Without this, the developer is likely making a rod for their own back, as unexpected issues that require minor changes are highly likely[FONT=&quot].[/FONT][/FONT]
    • [FONT=&quot]Exceptions would include large changes (e.g., structural), changes that risk safety, or something that significantly drops the value of the property.[/FONT]
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    It still feels that there’s a grey area, e.g., if you were expecting a certain colour of brick but got something else, you probably have to live with it (many would return a car if it arrived the wrong colour). [/FONT]

    [FONT=&quot]As for the deposit interest query, we're talking in the area of tens of thousands as a deposit. Even 1% interest would be significant, at least in our eyes. However it seems there’s no hard and fast rule here either.[/FONT]
  • waamo
    waamo Posts: 10,298 Forumite
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    Clear as mud. Speak to your solicitor is the best answer given your reluctance to be forthcoming.
  • neilio
    neilio Posts: 286 Forumite
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    So, are you ever going to tell us what this "small change in one of the rooms" is?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,323 Forumite
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    I would also suggest that given what you are not prepared to say, their expertise and their access to your contracts.., you'd be better off discussing this with your solicitor.
  • AndyBSG
    AndyBSG Posts: 986 Forumite
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    neilio wrote: »
    So, are you ever going to tell us what this "small change in one of the rooms" is?

    They put a 60 watt light bulb instead of a 40 watt one in one of the rooms!
  • sparky130a
    sparky130a Posts: 660 Forumite
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    AndyBSG wrote: »
    They put a 60 watt light bulb instead of a 40 watt one in one of the rooms!

    I'll wager it was just a different lampshade...
  • Bonniepurple
    Bonniepurple Posts: 575 Forumite
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    Freecall wrote: »
    Worse, I went on holiday once, the brochure showed a lovely blue sky with sunshine.

    Rained all week.

    Still thinking I should sue for misrepresentation.

    :(
    The estate agent's bumf stated that our bedroom had stunning views of the local beauty spot. For the first few weeks after moving it was shrouded in mist. Do you think I could complain?! :rotfl::rotfl:
  • Tygermoth
    Tygermoth Posts: 1,413 Forumite
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    We reserved a new build - when viewing the build we noticed 2 changes - they had flipped the plans - not what we were expecting as we had been advised the layout (but we could live with it) and they had removed the option of a back door due to a driveway issue (this was a big problem due to its location) the builder didn't think it was a big deal, we did.

    We advised them we were unhappy with the changes. They told us to sling our hook as they could sell it a dozen times over. We walked away from the purchase. They gave us back our reservation fee and the extras paid for. We had to carry the sols fees. This being said they were under no obligation to do so because, as you have discovered, there are few rights afforded you when buying a new build.

    House is still half built and unsold - as no one wants it with no back door.

    Bullet dodged
    Please note I have a cognitive disability - as such my wording can be a bit off, muddled, misspelt or in some cases i can miss out some words totally...
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