AndrewP
Striker
No warranty though.
New Build Homes - Best companies?
- Thread starter Cult of Personality
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Pseudonym Number 1
Striker
£210k for those fuckin hell
I bought a Miller and they have been spot on.
Others on the same estate might say differently, but, sometimes I think it’s how you treat the lads on the site.
Treat them with respect they’ll do owt for you, treat them unkindly, they, to an extent, have the power.
AndrewP
Striker
£210k for a small looking 3 bed semi is a bit daft like.£210k for those fuckin hell
Pseudonym Number 1
Striker
Honestly I'm a bit out of touch with house prices but aye seems a fair bit too expensive to me.
Seems smaller than my gaff and doubt mine would be worth that much.
AndrewP
Striker
I'm guessing it's a pretty desirable area, they tend to be a bit cheaper most places, even with the new build premium.
Ciro_DiMarzio
Winger
New builds have been crap since the 60s to be fair.
Acidphire21
Full Back
dont touch a bellway one, we bought one 2 years ago, its been a nightmare since we moved in and they couldn't give a flying one about it
42
Striker
Think it's pretty much the going rate sadly. Those ones opposite north hylton sainsburys were a similar price & it's on an industrial estate.
Norfolk'n'chance
Midfield
We've got a Story Home (in Backworth) and love it. They're generally regarded as one of the "better" builders I think and the homes look good (imo) and they have a really good spec/finish.
That said, we still had a load of snags, like we have had with other new builds too.
That said, we still had a load of snags, like we have had with other new builds too.
Woodman Boy
Midfield
Same here, preferably near the coast but appreciate that I may be being a bit ambitious.
Avant were bought by Fairbairn, ex head honcho of Persimmons. I was told by an Avant salesperson that the company reduced the standard of finishings to the property from top end of market to lower end to cut costs. The selling price did not reflect this.
I used to arrange mortgages for new build properties and the builders would increase prices by at least £10k if they thought they could get away with it. Houses selling, before building work started, for £175k, meant the next houses to be built were priced at £185k. This was several years ago and still happened until I packed in 2 years ago. People see a brand new home as a status symbol, a bit like owning a BMW!
They soon learn!!!
I used to arrange mortgages for new build properties and the builders would increase prices by at least £10k if they thought they could get away with it. Houses selling, before building work started, for £175k, meant the next houses to be built were priced at £185k. This was several years ago and still happened until I packed in 2 years ago. People see a brand new home as a status symbol, a bit like owning a BMW!
They soon learn!!!
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JAZZMANB
Striker
I've only ever bought one and i'm not overly fussy but 11 year in now in my Taylor wimpy and its been spot on
got a good deal
nice lass to deal with
ready when they said
love the layout and proportions of the house
good value for money
few snags ,mostly plumbing ,resolved quickly
Love my house
PeteFTM
Winger
11 years is the key there, they’re not the same anymore. I know someone with a similar experience from around the same time in Easington. They don’t work to the same standard anymore unfortunately
Foxless
Midfield
Knew a lad who bought one in Houghton. (Esh built I believe) Has it up for sale after being in it for 2 years. Hated it as soon as he moved in. That's what you get for buying off plan I guess.
The snagging was appalling. Builders had the wrong tiles installed, pipes had to be refitted due to them clattering against the wall.
The walls are paper thin and you can hear everything. Dropped my phone on the floor, he ran into the room thinking a wardrobe had fell over
The snagging was appalling. Builders had the wrong tiles installed, pipes had to be refitted due to them clattering against the wall.
The walls are paper thin and you can hear everything. Dropped my phone on the floor, he ran into the room thinking a wardrobe had fell over
Cult of Personality
Midfield
Snags I can put up with as long as they’re fixed.Knew a lad who bought one in Houghton. (Esh built I believe) Has it up for sale after being in it for 2 years. Hated it as soon as he moved in. That's what you get for buying off plan I guess.
The snagging was appalling. Builders had the wrong tiles installed, pipes had to be refitted due to them clattering against the wall.
The walls are paper thin and you can hear everything. Dropped my phone on the floor, he ran into the room thinking a wardrobe had fell over
The paper thin walls is probably the main reason that would put me off which I believe all the companies do now anyway
Brian Griffin
Striker
New houses built to the absolute minimum spec legally allowed
It’s a travesty
It’s a travesty
42
Striker
One advantage to just having stud walls is if you ever need to rewire the house or just move a few sockets & that, it's a lot easier to do. They're also more energy efficient I believe
JAZZMANB
Striker
Sound does travel up and down my house but I hear nothing ever from next door and they have two young kids so I'm good with that .Knew a lad who bought one in Houghton. (Esh built I believe) Has it up for sale after being in it for 2 years. Hated it as soon as he moved in. That's what you get for buying off plan I guess.
The snagging was appalling. Builders had the wrong tiles installed, pipes had to be refitted due to them clattering against the wall.
The walls are paper thin and you can hear everything. Dropped my phone on the floor, he ran into the room thinking a wardrobe had fell over
Lumber
Midfield
Duchy and millers anarl
They still not sorted that bay window out though
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Pnematic1
Full Back
The kitchen in the Denwood is appalling - big house like that and just a few units .£210k for those fuckin hell
That says more about the minimum spec level !
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