New build Completion - what you sign this disclaimer?

DE_612183

Natisco86 said:

[Deleted User] said:

This might be a great opportunity. Chances are the garage is useless to actually store a car in. Most new build ones are too narrow to actually open the doors to get out. So you would be better off having another room, which can be a study or kids room or another bedroom.

You could suggest they install a wall and window instead, and properly finish it.

They wouldn’t agree to this 

Why not - it probably wouldn't cost them that much and they get t heir cash earlier.
I'm sure the developer doesn't want a finished empty house sitting there with no income.
worth a try

Natisco86

GixerKate said:

Natisco86 said:

Slithery said:

Natisco86 said:

The thing that got my back up was that the sales exec dropped in an email that the door has been on order since January!! Why was I not told earlier?

Perhaps the developer has only just been told that the delivery is delayed?
I doubt that they've done this just to annoy you.

I did think about this but honestly their comms since exchange (and as expected) has been poor. 

I’ve been chilled until now, but need to move to get an address to get schools sorted etc.

Are you sure you need to move before getting schools sorted?  Might be worth checking directly with the school you want to move to.  The reason I say that is that I moved from South London to East Sussex and made the assumption I couldn't apply until after I'd moved as I would need proof of address, I was getting really stressed about this as as our move got delayed.  I rang the school and found out that they were pretty chilled about it, I had the school place sorted about 4 months before we finally got to move (also to a new build).

As for your decision, thats a tough one.  How desperately do you want to move and have you checked that your mortgage and solicitor would be ok if you went for a temporary door?  Our move took 10 months in the end and towards the end I would have been ready to risk it.

I need to check the mortgage but solicitor said it’s between me and the developer (thanks for your help). 

Thanks for the update on the schools, wasn’t aware of this so really appreciate it. That’s why I’ve been freaking out! 

I just want the kids to be settled. We are moving away from London and my teen took a lot of convincing. Want us to spend at least 2 weeks in the area before they start school. 

user1977

DE_612183 said:

Natisco86 said:

[Deleted User] said:

This might be a great opportunity. Chances are the garage is useless to actually store a car in. Most new build ones are too narrow to actually open the doors to get out. So you would be better off having another room, which can be a study or kids room or another bedroom.

You could suggest they install a wall and window instead, and properly finish it.

They wouldn’t agree to this 

Why not 

Because the planning permission almost certainly requires them to build a garage.

kingstreet

What exactly are you being asked to sign? Have you been given a copy and if so, what does your solicitor/conveyancer say?

Natisco86

kingstreet said:

What exactly are you being asked to sign? Have you been given a copy and if so, what does your solicitor/conveyancer say?

Awaiting further information on this. Conveyancer now in touch with their solicitor, so hoping to get some more detail tomorrow 🤞

Natisco86

Thanks for your comments all. Hopefully will find out more tomorrow. 

Natisco86

user1977 said:

DE_612183 said:

Natisco86 said:

[Deleted User] said:

This might be a great opportunity. Chances are the garage is useless to actually store a car in. Most new build ones are too narrow to actually open the doors to get out. So you would be better off having another room, which can be a study or kids room or another bedroom.

You could suggest they install a wall and window instead, and properly finish it.

They wouldn’t agree to this 

Why not 

Because the planning permission almost certainly requires them to build a garage.

Agree. The house/ garage is what I signed up for 

saajan_12

Natisco86 said:

hazyjo said:

Gawd no, I'd wait. Presume you'd chain free if both FTBs and haven't given notice in a rental or anything? Obviously keen to get in, but in the great scheme of things, what's another 2 or even 8 weeks?

If you get a temporary one fitted, I bet your problem then goes to the bottom of their pile.

Plus, I'd not really want one fitted onto presumably the same mechanism, only to have it taken off again and another one fitted. 

My concern is that I won’t be a priority once they get their money. 

I’ve asked them to put in writing the exact delivery and fit date. 

*Silence*

well exactly - even if they confirm in writing, how do you enforce that? Would just be the usual snagging or court which can be months / a year. 

The only way I'd consider it is if you can hold back money until the door is in - and an amount much more than the cost of the door+fitting, else they'd the ambivalent between fitting and not bothering. 

Natisco86

Morning all

Got a response back from the Site Manager:

The disclaimer is only a means to let the NHBC inspector know that you are aware of the fact that your garage door will not be installed at the time of the CML.

This will not have any detrimental affect to your building control or NHBC certificate.

We are going to fit you a temporary door next week which should see you through till the proper door is installed and we have been told that this will be W/C 8.8.22.