PRESS
These are links to Irish press articles on snag lists, new build property and other residential construction issues
currently being discussed in news print media across the country. The first few lines of each article are beside the links
to let you see if they are of interest to you. You will also find current information to help you with practical problems and some of the pit falls
when dealing with builders and developers for your project or purchase with links to some popular property websites and the fact sheets / advice contained on them.
Irish Independent
Your snag list could save you time and money
FULL ARTICLE
After the trauma of actually choosing a new home from the plans, signing on the dotted line, and handing over a hefty deposit, many buyers reckon that the worst is over.
All that remains is the anxious wait for the completion of their home.
But there is another, major, step on the acquisition trail - the 'snag list': the list the incoming buyer makes up of all the bits and pieces left unfinished.
It is important that this list is made, given to the foreman and all problems corrected prior to moving in lock stock and barrel.
Most snag list problems......
Beat the Cowboys
FULL ARTICLE
Botched jobs, massive cost over-runs, work not completed -- the list of misdemeanours seems endless and it usually involves the beleaguered householder footing the bill to get the mess sorted out.
"In Ireland today we have a serious issue with the lack of regulation in the construction sector," explains Mike Flanagan of Conspect.ie, a construction consultant company which carries out
vetting of tradespeople and contractors, supervision and inspection of on-going works and recording of faulty workmanship.
So how do you avoid hiring a dodgy tradesperson? ......
Don't sweat the small stuff
FULL ARTICLE
If you are buying a new property, then at the completion stage you will receive a letter from the builders asking you to go and snag it. So just what is snagging?
A SNAG is a fault, or a defect, and most properties have between 10 to 20 snags per room. That means that a two-bed apartment can have as many as up to 100 snags!
However, this is not necessarily an indication of bad workmanship, but more often than not a reflection of the many and varied tradesmen needed to build the property......
House prices down €27,500
FULL ARTICLE
HOUSE prices fell by 9pc in the past year, wiping €27,500 off the value of the average home.
National house prices fell by 0.7pc in March, according to yesterday's Permanent TSB/ERSI house price index.
But the price decline for first-time buyer houses was greater, at 10pc, as potential buyers have been squeezed hard by banks hiking up interest rates for new customers......
Irish Times
Builders may face courts on snag lists
FULL ARTICLE
Builders trying to avoid completing snag lists by adding "walk away" clauses to house purchase contracts may be facing legal action from the Director of Consumer Affairs. Ms Carmel Foley said she was........
Irish Times
Scrutinise your new home before the builder leaves
FULL ARTICLE
Dos and Don'ts Most buyers in the new homes market don't get to buy the showhouse. Instead, they buy into a dream that may turn into a nightmare once they embark on the snag list.
Buyer and builder may not agree on the level of finish that's acceptable and so "snagging" can be an exercise in persistence and diplomacy. Getting your new home in show house
condition is possible ......
Galway Independent
Galway construction company to slash house prices this weekend
* Let the first time + buyer of new build beware ! This is a very volitile time in the housing market.. **
FULL ARTICLE
One of Galway's best-known construction companies has announced that it is to revert to 2003 property prices, slashing house prices by up to €75,000 in some instances, as part of a major discount event this weekend......
MyHome.ie
Advice and Checklist for buying property
FULL HELP SHEET
MyHome.ie Viewing Checklist
This checklist is designed to assist you in choosing the right property to buy.
It asks key questions which should help you to match your needs and expectations to the right property for you. Print it and bring it to your viewings.
buynewhomes.ie
First Time Buyer's Guide
FULL HELP SHEET
Buying your first home can involve a lot of stress. It’s a big step to take, but it can also be an exciting and rewarding time, which brings you to
a new place in your life. Follow the guide below, plan ahead carefully and you can’t go far wrong. Remember, millions of people have been down this road before you.
They made it OK and so will you, with a little help from your friends and professional advisors......
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