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Help for new-build homeowners

Practical, free guides to help you spot defects, understand your rights, and get your snags put right. No sign-up needed.

How long should a builder take to fix snags?

Snags are normal — the timeframe is the issue. What counts as reasonable, and what counts as too long, using the builders’ own published code (the 30-day rule and the 56-day Ombudsman point).

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Stuck with your builder? Who can actually help

The New Homes Ombudsman isn’t automatic for every new build. A plain-English guide to the Ombudsman, the consumer codes and your warranty — and how to tell which route is yours.

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Can my builder refuse to fix my snags if I leave a review?

Worried they’ll hold your snags hostage until you delete a review? Your right to repairs doesn’t depend on staying quiet — why a threat like that is bad faith, and what to do if it happens.

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How to write a review that counts (and stays fair)

Factual reviews are powerful — and can’t be taken down. See clear examples of acceptable vs unacceptable wording, so yours is credible, fair, and safe.

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How to choose a snagging inspector

A professional snagging report is one of your strongest pieces of evidence. The qualifications, insurance and questions that matter when picking an inspector — plus independent firms covering the South West.

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Your new-build journey

What to do — wherever you are. Moved in and happy, hit problems from day one, or issues appearing later? Find the path that matches you.

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How to prove it’s a build defect (not “maintenance”)

The evidence that shows a fault is the builder’s responsibility — and how to push back when you’re told it’s just maintenance.

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Is this the builder’s responsibility?

A plain-English guide to who fixes what — defects vs maintenance, your warranty windows, and the grey areas.

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The new-build snagging checklist

A free, room-by-room checklist to spot defects in your new home — print it and tick as you go.

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Template letters pack

The words to use — from your first complaint to escalating to the Ombudsman. Fill in the blanks and send.

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