Brickwork The weak mortar scandal is still ongoing and shows no sign of stopping. Numbers are increasing of new home buyers reporting issues with soft or weak mortar in the brickwork of their new builds. Unfortunately, the solution if carried out could, in the worst-case scenario, involve the demolishment and rebuild of the home. InRead more
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Missing or incorrect fire barriers have been sold in new build homes by firms. These fire barriers are designed to inhibit the spread of fire. New build developers Persimmon Homes and Bellway Homes both said they were addressing the issue. Building Regulations require that by law new homes are built with fire protection measures toRead more
The idea of buying a new build can be very appealing: there is no chain to consider, saving buyers months of potential stress, and very often developers let new residents have free rein over the internal design finishes such as work surfaces and flooring. Moreover, new builds come with a guarantee from the NationalRead more