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new build - do you have to have everything?
bluq
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Hello
I have been looking at buying a new build property. The one I like has two bathrooms, one of which I don't really need.
IS it possible to ask the builders not to plumb in one of the bathrooms? - and just plaster and carpet it -it would be far more useful to me as a study.
Bluq
I have been looking at buying a new build property. The one I like has two bathrooms, one of which I don't really need.
IS it possible to ask the builders not to plumb in one of the bathrooms? - and just plaster and carpet it -it would be far more useful to me as a study.
Bluq
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Definitely, if you get in there before the work is arranged.
Friends bought a new build and arranged the utility room and kitchen to be built as one room not two. Also for an ensuite shower to be reversed to be part of the bathroom rather than the bedroom. The earlier you buy the more changes can be incorporated.
If your changes mean less work, negotiate a reduction in price.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Also depends on the builder and some changes will need plans re-submitted to the local planning department which can slow things down, if you are not out of the ground yet then even these should not be a big problem. Chances are you will have to pay for changes but as silvercar says if you are in early in can all be part of the negotiation.0
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Thank you
I will try and negotiate on it then
-I hadn't considered the reduction in price aspect! 0
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