mcerd1
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| posted on 31/10/12 at 11:59 AM |
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OT - Dealing with new build developer - Advice needed :(
the story is that the GF has a new build flat in Edinburgh, she's had it nearly a year (bought from the developer before completion) the site is
still not quite finished (they are still building the last block) but 95% is complete and some folk have been there for several years
(the developer in question is a big national one beginning with 'B' )
she's had literally hundreds on issues with the place and the management company they appointed on behalf of the residents, doggy pain, plaster,
wiring, plumbing - just about everything really 
she's had them round several time and they never fix all of it and what they do fix isn't normally done properly...
the site has an underground car park with spaces that are just stupidly small - my car (mk1 focus) can only just squeeze into some with the mirrors
folded in, but then I can't get out the doors 
the latest thing is the roller door at the car park entrance, its been used for a few years now (with stupidly big bills to fix and maintain it) - the
developer claims its fit for purpose, so nothing to do with them, but the council are about to put a order on it because of the noise in the flats
above it - I can't see how its fit for purpose if the council are about to ban its use !
the management company want £25,000 for a new door 
oh and apparently they aren't allowed a proper residents committee until all the flats are sold and you can't replace the management
company without a unanimous vote of all the residents (297 of them with no committee ! )
any advice ?
[Edited on 31/10/2012 by mcerd1]
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ashg
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| posted on 31/10/12 at 12:27 PM |
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Move house
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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morcus
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| posted on 31/10/12 at 01:22 PM |
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Have you been to Citizens advice bureau? Some of the issues you have though, I really can't see being sorted, I'd be looking into see if
there was a way to get my money back and move in that position.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 31/10/12 at 02:16 PM |
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and being really helpful not)
never buy a new property from a developer, or anybody else
Avoid flats and leaseholds like the plague. I guess not such an issue these days, but can still leave big money being spent and you have no control
over it.
NHBC worth a try? probably not as they tend to be scared by big developers. Legal advice needed I suspect, but I also suspect the purchase contract
had you stitched up like a kipper.
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morcus
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| posted on 31/10/12 at 03:18 PM |
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Is she in a trade union?
Might be irrelevent but I'm meant to be writing a report about my job as part of my job and had to just read through loads of stuff from unions
and most of them offer legal advise on anything you want as part of the service.
As I say, probably not much help but it might be something you've got without knowing, and if you've got something like that it would be
worth using.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 31/10/12 at 08:10 PM |
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To be honest if I bought a new house I'd expect it to be like a new house, so as far as I'm concerned they can either fix it or give me
the money back. Selling it yourself means you're going to take a big hit
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wilkingj
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| posted on 1/11/12 at 08:50 AM |
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+1 Move...
Management companies, are a licence to print money.
Leashold, is only OK if its 999 year lease. Anything less is a waste of time. I would still avoid.
I would never ever buy a new house. They take short cuts, dont finish things and they are usually a pain in the ass.
I would only ever buy something that has been standing for at least 10 years.
I would never ever buy on low lying ground or near a river or flood plain.
+1 Move (It will be less hassle in the long run - get out while you can!!)
Sorry... but thats my opinion.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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bobinspain
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| posted on 1/11/12 at 04:26 PM |
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Get all the history of the problem logged, including aborted attempts to get things rectified. Dates, times, everything.
Write to the developers setting out your not unreasonable (contractually entitled?) demands, giving them a deadline as to how long they have to fix
things.
On the letter, put c/c Messrs 'Sue Grabbit and Runne' (any solicitors noted for being sharp and litigious), you don't have to send
it to them, but it'll wake up the recipient. Copy in Watchdog c/o BBC. (This I really would send if your case is strong enough. It can put the
fear of God into recalcitrant/unhelpful stonewallers.
Sit back and await a response. It'll cost a few hours of your time and no money. That's all you have to lose.
Good luck.
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