Mostly Chilled

That's interesting about the reservation deposit. I was of the understanding if we were that ones to pull out, we would lose the deposit. I don't want to turn this into another topic thread but I had mentally written that and the solicitors fee off if we decided to let the market settle to it's new level before taking the plunge again. Thanks for the fresh angle on it though.

Thanks guys, I was hoping to hear that. So even if the ground floor walls have been made up, we're still ok? The foundations were the last thing I seen, so I'm hoping that's as far as they got, but they had a few weeks after that to do more. I'd be surprised if the sales team want to divulge too much further info for fear of dropping a bollock. Thanks again

Hi guys, Looking to purchase a new build and because of Covid-19, the site has stood down. The last I seen was - foundations were in, foul and rain water drainage piped and covered, outline of house and garage was a couple of bricks high and that was it. In the time between my last view and shut down, there 'might' have been the start of brick walls but can't imagine much more. My basic question is how long can the plot be left like this until I need to start worrying? If so, what do I need to worry about? Thanks for any replies

Hi guys, I've been informed it's all going back to the original plan. I have my doubts but can only take their word for it. At least I have it in writing now in case I find random pipes under the garden! There is one other thing though.... When looking at the foundations with foul sewer plumbed in, I originally spotted the upstairs en suite physically lacked it's exit pipe but the original plans showed a dedicated pipe to the outside inspection chamber. I've now been informed it will be going through the downstairs utility foul pipe. Is this a normal thing to do with new builds? My gut feeling is they forgot to plumb it in, but willing to accept a proper fix, as long as this won't create problems and is within regs. Thanks again, MC

Hi all, Burning question here and getting a bit worried. New build home near Newcastle reserved but initial site visit shows the FSW and rain water drains not as planned. Basically, how much can they deviate from the plans (that have been accepted by all the relevant parties)? They might have missed an on suite run and I'm worried when I tell them, they'll gash it into a pipe already fitted and not as a dedicated run as planned, but that's a separate story. Once they change the layout and I mean they've added extra pipes/inspection joins, diverted from one join to a different one, ran rain drains alongside back of house instead of obvious 2m step out into garden area then across etc... what do they need to do to make it all official so I'm covered? I have before/after drawings personally made up from my viewing, so could PM anyone intersted. Any help would be appreciated. MC