Steph and Chris Oliver were excited to move into their newly built three-bedroom house, which they bought for £130,000 using the 'Help to Buy' government scheme.
Steph and Chris Oliver were excited to move into their newly built three-bedroom house, which they bought using the 'Help to Buy' government scheme for £130,000. However, as reported by the Mirror, their joy quickly turned to shock when they discovered a building error that had been missed during the property checks.
To make matters worse, Sherwood Homes, the company behind the development, went bankrupt in February 2020, leaving families with unfinished work costing thousands of pounds. "We tried to contact Sherwood Homes. There was no reply. They stopped answering phone lines and emails. We were in a state of panic," said Chris.
One massive issue is the estate's proximity to an antiquated landfill site. The Council reveals that even though it has been inactive for over four decades, it still releases fatal methane gas when merged with other gases. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Gary Rycroft, a pro on all things related to house buying, suggests inhabitants should voice concerns about the solicitors handling their property purchase. "The conveyancing solicitor on the face of it hasn't spotted various issues you would expect them to spot," he highlighted.
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