I am almost ready to move in to a new build house but 1/3 of the already small garden is unsuable due to the steep decline which leads to a manhole. I can't build up because of going above the neighbours damp course on their garage. I am worried the ditch will become a swamp during wet weather. I exchanged contracts in July and I am due to complete in a few weeks.
As a first time buyer I have no money for an expensive garden to be landscaped. Do you need to do anything about it before I complete or should I wait until I move in?
2007-11-13 08:13:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The house was effectively bought off plan as it was not there when I had to exchange.
2007-11-13 08:47:43 · update #1
I pesume the house is built to NHBC or similar standard. NHBC requires gardens to be soiled, levelled and finished to an acceptable standard. Get in touch with the NHBC inspector
2007-11-14 00:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by BRIAN S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-23 00:10:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I would want some real answers from the sellers about what can be done and who will be responsible for corrections. Since I can't see what you are talking about it is hard to advise, but there has to be a solution; maybe with a retainer wall with drains to solve the expected problem and make everyone happy. You just need to know that it's not going to be your problem since it seems to me to be the responsibility of the builder/seller.
2007-11-13 08:22:55 · answer #3 · answered by Lyn B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get in touch with the environment agency (?) who will tell you about flooding in the area. You can find it on the internet. This is a free service but it might take a week or so.
2007-11-13 08:32:42 · answer #4 · answered by James M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check for previous flooding with the seller . if they say it never has and later you find out it had then you can sue their butts .check with your solicitor . but, surely you must of seen this when looking the property over initially
2007-11-13 08:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
where is this house .sounds like it really close to others i would check zoning laws then go from there, there are too many factors to give any ideas especially without a picture.
2007-11-13 08:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by mr. y 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a clause in the purchace agreement stating that this will be taken care of if it becomes a problem.
2007-11-13 08:17:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand in the ditch.
2007-11-13 08:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
speak to your solicitor they will be able to advise.
2007-11-13 08:22:53 · answer #9 · answered by Dee L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋