When does the NHBC guarantee start?

JoJoArmani

Jorgan wrote: »

If it was sold as seen wouldn't this be in the sales contract when you purchased the property? Check with your solicitor, this would be a fairly major issue for many people so I'm surprised you weren't made aware at the time of signing the contract.

I have't signed the contracts yet - its still all in the conveyancing process. According to the vendors solicitor the quote mentioned before re site office & snagging etc - will be part of the contract. I think they have messed up at their end.

Think I need to contact NHBC to verify the situation as they seem to think the defect period is over - but my understanding is it does not start until I complete on the property - regardless of how long ago it was built... am I right?

Thanks!

Jorgan_2

JoJoArmani wrote: »

I have't signed the contracts yet - its still all in the conveyancing process. According to the vendors solicitor the quote mentioned before re site office & snagging etc - will be part of the contract. I think they have messed up at their end.

Think I need to contact NHBC to verify the situation as they seem to think the defect period is over - but my understanding is it does not start until I complete on the property - regardless of how long ago it was built... am I right?

Thanks!

From what you have posted, I would say you are correct. I can't see how a builder can remove the two years snagging clause.

JoJoArmani

I rang NHBC - the guarantee will indeed start on completion of the sale. Therefore my 2 year snagging will commence on that date.

So, I was right.

Thanks to Jorgan and Ken & Dot.
JoJO

Jorgan_2

JoJoArmani wrote: »

I rang NHBC - the guarantee will indeed start on completion of the sale. Therefore my 2 year snagging will commence on that date.

So, I was right.

Thats good news.