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Buying a new-build home is an exciting milestone, but it’s also one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make. Before you collect the keys, you’ll naturally want reassurance that your new home has been finished to the standard you expect. One of the most common questions I’m asked as an independent snagging inspector is: “Should I have my snagging survey carried out before completion or after I’ve moved in?” The answer isn’t quite as straightforward as many

Buying your first new build home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between mortgages, legal paperwork and moving dates, most buyers assume a brand-new property should be free from problems. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Even newly completed homes on modern developments can contain defects, unfinished work and poor workmanship - often known as “snags”. That’s why more buyers are now arranging independent snagging surveys before or shortly after movin