Urgent Advice Needed

jtownson

Hi

I exchanged contracts on a new build property a few months ago, now suddenly a couple of days before completion I have received a pack from the solicitors and instead of having a communal garden outside the front of the house, I have now got two parking spaces belonging to other residents. I was never told of this beforehand and I am really annoyed by this. I was wondering if anyone could give any advice before speaking to my solicitor tomorrow.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

chickmug

jtownson wrote: »

Hi

I exchanged contracts on a new build property a few months ago, now suddenly a couple of days before completion I have received a pack from the solicitors and instead of having a communal garden outside the front of the house, I have now got two parking spaces belonging to other residents. I was never told of this beforehand and I am really annoyed by this. I was wondering if anyone could give any advice before speaking to my solicitor tomorrow.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

When you exchanged contracts you must of been provided with a site layout plan based on which, and other documentation, you agreed to the exchange. I would see your solicitor and see what they have to say.

clutton_2

this happens quite often with new build - look on the local council website to see what the original plans show

susieb

We had a similar situation, the builders get round it by saying something in the contract about changes, cant remember the wording exactly but we pulled out, and bought one already built so we could check

jtownson

There is a clause in the contract that states the builders have a right to change the plan providing it dosent effect the value of the property. I could argue that this does effect the value. I have informed my solicitor who seemed shocked, but with Friday being the completition date the pressure is on. Not sure what to do really as i have paid 10% deposit and already exchanged.

Andy_Hamilton

My neighbours were supposed to park right in front of my window. After it was pointed out that my neighbours could legally block my window with a van etc it was changed to have there drive on there land. When the deeds arrived it had the old layout which was rectified.
When the houses were built they built it to the old plan, once I pointed it out they ripped it up entirely even though I begged to leave me with the double drive I asked for and have to pay for again.

jtownson

Can anyone offer anymore advice? I am awaiting on my solictor who is waiting the developer to get back to the other solictior.

What would be the situation if i were to pull out completley even though I have exchanged and paid 10% deposit? Would I be sued for the full purchase price? Would it cost me an arm and a leg in legal fees? I am thinking of saying either the plan is put back to how it was or I pull out?

Thanks for your help

potter78_2

Your solicitor should be able to advise you on the contract, and where you would stand if you pulled out. Unless the house has dropped significantly in value since you agreed the price though, I doubt they'd pursue it.

If I was you, I'd continue to argue that the change has materially impacted the value of the property and that you want the contract nullified and your deposit back. If necessary, see if you can get an estate agent/surveyor to confirm that the change has impacted the value of the house.