Turnkey properties

harleygirl_2

I'm considering purchasing a turnkey house, which I have never done before. Not to sure how it works re kitchens, bathrooms etc. Any advice would be gratefully accepted. Thanks

saverbuyer

What would you like yo know? It basically means the house is ready to move into. Kitchen, bathroom, carpets etc. are already fitted. It's very common with new builds now. Especially for first time buyers.

warmhands.coldheart

saverbuyer wrote: »

What would you like yo know? It basically means the house is ready to move into. Kitchen, bathroom, carpets etc. are already fitted. It's very common with new builds now. Especially for first time buyers.

I would add to this a caveat.... Turnkey usually means the builder will give you a “PC sum” to cover Kitchens, Bathrooms, carpets, and whatever else they are covering in the “Turnkey” package.... This PC Sum will [STRIKE]not always [/STRIKE]more than likely not cover everything you want or the quality you want... chances are you’ll have to end up topping it up to get exactly what you want.... Also you are usually tied to a list of “approved suppliers” set by thebuilder.... and we all know what that means !!!! . . . . . Limited choice and lack of competition.. Persoanlly I'd allow a few extra £1000's to get exactly what you want...

Graham727

We moved into a turnkey last week and it is first class. Our builder had a standard layout of kitchen depending on the style of house so all we had to choose was the cupboard door style and colour, the handles and the option of double oven, glass cooker hood and 5 burner hob. The carpets are standard colour in all houses in the development. We had chose of fire place and had to go to a place in Belfast to look at it There was a range of sample tiles for us to choose from and that was it. We supplied our own light fittings and their electrian installed them.

A friend bought a new build not far from us about 18 months ago and still hasn't got round to tilling upstairs bathroom, carpeting 3rd bedroom etc. Think he was a bit jealous that we walked in, moved our stuff in and thats us!! He had PC sum for kitchen and that was it, had to do all the rest himself!!

SnowyOwl_2

Turnkey means the house is finished, ie flooring down, walls painted, kitchen/bathroom fittings in, tiling done, fireplace in and ready for use. For the exact details of the finish speak to the builder, eg kitchen style & layout, how much tiling, colour/design of tiles etc etc etc.

If the builder offers a house with PC sums, this means that they have deals with specific suppiers who will bill the builder for the kitchen, fireplace, bathroom of your choice - if you spend more than the PC sum then you would have to pay the difference between the PC sum and the cost of the item you choose.

I bought a house with PC sums rather than turnkey finish. I liked the freedom of choice and that I could upgrade on units etc by paying the difference. However if I were to move into a new build I'd be keener to find a turnkey arrangement - I ended up living with unpainted walls, uncarpeted floors and so on for longer than I had anticipated.

My only other piece of advice is to try and persuade the builders to put in lots and lots of extra wall sockets and for you to choose where they go. I paid for extra but the dipstick builders put them right into corners so that they are right behind furniture, and there is no way I can have fitted wardrobes. They also put them right in under the stairs so that means I can't build that space in, which is very irritating.

harleygirl_2

thanks everyone for your input. I met the builders wife on Sunday as she was really lovely. Have designed my kitchen the way I want. My hubby is a gas installer/plumber so he was able to determine the boiler and types of radiators and positions. Which was great as they where positioned on walls where furniture would be going. Bathrooms are not a problem as there suppliers are the same as my hubbys so if we want to upgrade, my hubby will get the discount. Wasn't sure if blinds etc are supplied, but at least I have the big things sorted out. Thanks again

harleygirl_2

sorry just one more question. Is the solicitor fees cheaper as there are no searches etc for new build? Thanks

saverbuyer

harleygirl wrote: »

sorry just one more question. Is the solicitor fees cheaper as there are no searches etc for new build? Thanks

Afraid not. It may be even more expensive, your solicitor will have to conduct other searches, planning, roads easements etc. They will also look at the management structure of the finished development (communal areas, management company structure).

harleygirl_2

saverbuyer wrote: »

Afraid not. It may be even more expensive, your solicitor will have to conduct other searches, planning, roads easements etc. They will also look at the management structure of the finished development (communal areas, management company structure).

Ahh well, I can dream :rotfl: