Charles Church & Persimmon Homes

dgtazzman

I'd hardly call one little joking remark 'raining on your parade'.

I've only stated facts, nothing more. I'd be very happy to read the everybody is enjoying their CC/Persimmons home, I can't help it that we (and quite a few of our neighbors) have had some less enjoyable experiences, or do you consider it normal to have to unblock the drains every few months because the piping is the wrong diameter and laid at too small an angle? I know complaints should have been filed with Persimmons and they might have fixed it, but we're only renting and the property is out of the 2-year period.

I do believe this is relevant as this is in the same area as the OP is/was looking to buy, so they might well be using the same subcontractors etc.

jillybobs

Their customer service is terrible. I live on one of their developments and have been trying to contact them with regards some land behind our home which was meant to be being developed. I must have phoned and left messages over 10 times, sent emails via their website and not had a call back.

geoffky

What is it about buyers of new houses? They get quite touchy when you ask about the small rooms you can not swing a cat in or garage and if you dare to mention the small gardens world war three breaks out..

dgtazzman

I actually like the small gardens of new builds, if my fingers were meant to be green, the great creator would have made it so

As long as there's somewhere to sit, put a BBQ and a strip of green, I'm happy. I grew up with a huge garden and of course my parents made me cut the grass every week and help out, so I've somewhat rebelled against big gardens.

They do actually still build houses with decent room sizes, just take some time and effort to find them...

Georgesmum79

geoffky wrote: »

What is it about buyers of new houses? They get quite touchy when you ask about the small rooms you can not swing a cat in or garage and if you dare to mention the small gardens world war three breaks out..

Because it suggest that some of us are too stupid to do their homework and simply buy the sales pitch. I live in a fairly expensive part of the country, and it seems that the new houses I bought have pretty much the same measurements as all other houses I have not only owned but also live in. The only difference is the garden, IME. It is not fair to say that ALL new houses are tiny, because this is simply not true. The CC house we are buying is huge, the rooms are larger than what I have seen before. If you like a new house , buy it, simple as that. I am sick to my back teeth of these suggestions that only thick idiots buy new houses because somehow for the same money they would have got a palace somewhere else!

For what it's worth, I did do my homework and actually get a heck of a good deal from CC on my new house and have not seen anything on the market in the area that in any way competes. And just came back from two weeks away to find out that the carpet upgrade we were prepared to pay for (about £600) is now being given for free, thanks to a new supplier. :T

Tancred

I've just bought a CC home, from the first owner - the house is only one year old, so practically new. I would say the price I paid is around £10k higher than a 1970s or 1980s house of the same size from the local area. The advantage of a new home is that no redecorating is needed and they'll often throw in a fitted kitchen and carpets as well. Most of the older houses I saw needed substantial work done, with some even complete double glazing etc, so I don't regret buying a nearly new house.

RenStar

We are in our new build persimmon home, which is 5 months old. We love the space, we have 4 double beds all of which can take double beds, wardrobes and dressers if need be. Our lounge and kitchen are all excellent sizes and we have a separate dining room. We also got it at what we considered to be a good price for the size of the property. It is simply untrue to say that ALL new builds have small rooms; like everything else in life you get what you pay for and you should do your research. Have a look at these which are within spitting distance to us: www.charleschurch.com/buckinghamshire_milton.../hepburn-chase-1234

The compromise is the garden, it is just about big enough for the table and chairs, BBQ and kids trampoline and the rotary dryer. My husbands prefers a small garden as it means less upkeep. It was a compromise we were willing to make because the internal space was more important to us.

As for cracks, any newbuild (even an extension to an old house) will suffer shrinkage as the place dries out. We have found Persimmons customer care to be very responsive to the few issues we have had so can't complain really. We pretty much have all the major house builders in our neck of the woods and nearly everyone I know either lives in new build or one less than 15 years old at most. I don't hear tons and tons of complaints. Make of that what you will, though the plural of annecdote does not facts make, as they say.

anokayperson

Hi all - been looking around at new homes for a while now but many developers just seem reluctant to reduce their prices or throw any freebies in like carpets etc. Is this the norm these days? There are many developers around the stanway/colchester and chelmsford area but a vast difference in price. Bloor, bellway and perssimmon have many developments around here but are holding their prices. Have researched some forums and have read horror stories with many of them. Any advice both negative and positive please with extras people have been given in todays market? Thanks in advance

anokayperson

can anyone offer advice on the above please?

Tancred

anokayperson wrote: »

can anyone offer advice on the above please?

Yes, stop looking for freebies and either buy or don't buy! :mad:

Honestly, what on earth do you expect? In 2011 or maybe early 2012 developers were struggling to sell in some areas and put all sorts of incentives out - but not now! The market has changed and prices are rising. There are the government help to buy schemes now, so you can advantage fo those if you need to.