In this episode we are having a look at the possibility of pest infestation in your new build home which include pests such as rodents, birds, bats, wasps, bees and insects. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: ...

In this episode we are having a look at some more of our YouTube conversations, I hope you find them interesting as it shows other new house buyers across the country are all having the same issues with snags and their developers. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Insta...

In this episode we are looking at why your newly built home has defects and some of the contributing reasons why, starting from the initial land purchase through the procurement and construction phases, to the finished product your new home. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalSer...

In this week’s episode let’s have a look at some of the opportunities you might have to visit your new home before you take legal completion, these are the pre plaster inspection and home demonstration. I will also be discussing what to expect on your development once you have moved into your new home Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprof...

In this week’s episode I thought it useful to talk about some of the things you are going to need to think about and how you and your new home are going to have to learn to live together. I cover condensation, mould growth and what to expect with some useful tips once you have moved in to control condensation and if you are thinking of decorating. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices...

In this episode we are having a look at some of the comments we get on our YouTube channel which you might find interesting. I finish off the podcast on a positive note with an inspection one of our surveyors carried out last year and a comment from a customer regarding the response from their developer after we had carried out their inspection Hope you enjoy it. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofession...

In this episode I am talking about the quality of new build homes and I start off by telling you about a conversation with a small developer in the Lake district who did not like what I had put in my snagging report. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: in...

In this week podcast I am going to be giving you my top ten tips to help you dry your new property out. I will also be discussing plaster board beetles, shrinkage and those annoying creaking floorboards. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofess...

In this week’s episode let’s have a look at the top ten most common snags we see, the top ten worst snags and the reasons why. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ian-lively-44470027 TikTok: tik...

In this episode we are looking at why some developers customer care departments don’t seem to care, or at worst refuse to do your snags. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ian-lively-44470027 TikTok:...

In this episode we take a look at why your developer is pushing you for a snagging list within the first seven days or earlier. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ian-lively-44470027 TikTok: tiktok.c...

In this weeks episode we are going to be having a look at how you go about finding a professional snagger and our top 5 tips of what you should look for when looking for a snagging company. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices ...

Common snags and how to Identify them. In this episode I am looking at some of the common snags we see during our inspections and how you can identify them. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ian-liv...

In this episode we are having a look at some of the conversations we get from our YouTube videos, these are sometimes a little passionate and peoples views are always interesting and it’s good to share their experiences and comments both good and bad as it highlights some of the failings within the house building industry. Let me know if you find them interesting or not. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofession...

Let’s have a rant In this week’s episode I am talking about year-end and half-year completions. As we are coming up to Christmas the majority of developers will be rushing to complete their year-end or half-year numbers. This is a nightmare for new build homebuyers as well as professional snaggers, because at this time of year most newly built houses will have been rushed with little or no care taken during the build process. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalserv...

In this episode, I am discussing what you should look for when you are choosing a developer to buy your new home from. I also give you my top ten tips when buying a new home. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linke...

In this episode we discuss what you should do with your snagging list once it has been completed either by yourself or a professional snagging Company and some of the issues you face with your developer. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofess...

In this episode I have done something a little different and taken a few comments from some of our YouTube videos along with my answers which I hope you find interesting. I don’t know if this is something you want but would appreciate it if you could let me know if you would like to hear more. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservic...

In today’s episode we are going to talk about what a professional snagger does, how they should conduct your survey, and what your report should look like. Which I am sure you will all find interesting. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessi...

In today’s episode I'm talking about what the new homes quality board and the new homes ombudsman mean for new build homebuyers. Together they should help give more protection to new build homebuyers. I also discuss what the implications are for new home buyers when using the pre- completion check list. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessi...