Snagging News
Persimmon Homes Rethinks Development Plans in Devon After Community Backlash
Persimmon Homes has withdrawn a contentious planning application that sparked a massive protest from residents of a new housing estate in Bideford, Devon.
Bovis Homes Build Troubles: Dream Home Nightmare in Wellington, Somerset
The aspiration to settle into a dream home turned sour for John and Liz Pritchard, a retired couple who invested £600,000 in a new-build townhouse in Wellington, Somerset.
£400k Avant Homes in Sheffield “Riddled with Problems”
A couple in Sheffield faced a disheartening ordeal after purchasing a £400,000 new build home from Avant Homes, located in the developing area of Moorthorpe Way, Owlthorpe.
UK Homebuilder Bellway Optimistic About Recovery Despite Significant Half-Year Profit Drop
British housebuilder Bellway has retained its annual home-building targets, despite reporting a substantial 57% drop in half-year profit.
Addressing the Cracks in the UK Housebuilding Sector
A comprehensive analysis of the UK housebuilding sector's challenges, including rising costs and planning issues, and strategies for recovery, sustainability, and addressing the housing shortage.
West Lothian Couple's Dream Bellway Home Morphs into a Costly Nightmare
In a harrowing account, Sarah and Craig Cuerden reveal the costly and stressful journey of their dream Bellway home in West Lothian turning into a nightmare.
Buyers Put Off New-Build Homes over Quality, Report Says
Concerns regarding the quality of new-build homes are causing potential buyers to hesitate, according to a recent report from the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Crewe Residents Face Uncertainty Over New-Build Homes on Contaminated Land
Residents of Coppenhall Place in Crewe confront a housing nightmare as their new-build homes become unsaleable due to contaminated land. Facing insurance, selling, and remortgaging challenges, they're poised to take legal action if the council's decision fails to ensure safety and compliance.
Pothole Peril in Luxury Halsbury Homes Estate: Residents Decry Neglected Roads
St George's Park in Norfolk, known for its £1m homes, is under scrutiny as residents lament over treacherous roads filled with potholes. The disparity between the promised luxury and the harsh reality of unsafe, unfinished infrastructure is alarming.
Embracing Modern Living: The Unconventional Charm of Kirkwells Group’s Spring Vale Mews
Explore the unique perspective of residents in Spring Vale Mews, Bacup, where £215k new-build homes with artificial grass gardens are cherished for their practicality and simplicity, challenging the criticism of being 'soulless'. An insight into the modern approach to housing.