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New build delay

Have purchased a new build. I was told it would be ready June or July at the latest. Now been told the estimated date of entry is October!.

Obv not happy!
Am I entitled to any compensation?

The date of entry is also very close to my mortgage offer expiry date.
It's with the nationwide, will they extend without submitting a new application?

Thanks

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  • libf
    libf Posts: 1,008 Forumite
    mcowan77 wrote: »
    Have purchased a new build. I was told it would be ready June or July at the latest. Now been told the estimated date of entry is October!.

    Obv not happy!
    Am I entitled to any compensation?

    The date of entry is also very close to my mortgage offer expiry date.
    It's with the nationwide, will they extend without submitting a new application?

    Thanks

    You were given an estimate, not a firm date, so you won't be entitled to compensation.

    IIRC Nationwide will extend the offer by about 2 weeks if your solicitor confirms that completion will occur within that timeframe, otherwise it's a new application.
  • comeandgo
    comeandgo Posts: 5,930 Forumite
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    No compensation but maybe you could get some free extras in the house, you should ask. Also it's only estimated to be October. Have they started building it yet?
  • Daxx
    Daxx Posts: 114 Forumite
    We managed to get the developer to pay the difference in rent between the dates however we had been given a date to complete and that was then amended.


    HTH
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Roof is currently going on the house. It's a traditional build.

    It's clear that it was never going to be ready for june/July.

    Feel that they have misled me
  • Pixie5740
    Pixie5740 Posts: 14,515 Forumite
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    The builder will have covered their !!!!! somewhere in the paperwork.
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Xmas Saver!
    I live on what used to be a site, you will be surprised how quick they go up
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • mcowan77
    mcowan77 Posts: 123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    Yes nothing I can do about it apparently!!!!
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