Snagging, Aftercare and Handover: Essentials for New-Build Buyers

Snagging in plain English

Snagging is the structured capture of incomplete or defective items before or soon after completion. It is not a substitute for a full structural survey where you need one.

Aftercare

Developers typically run an aftercare period for defects. Keep dated photos and lists. Understand what the warranty covers versus cosmetic items.

Property Passport UK

Store warranties and correspondence as Documents against the address record for the home.

What to check next

Use [Property Passport UK](/search) to open the property by address or postcode, then review official context alongside anything you save as Documents for your own workflow.

How Property Passport UK helps

Property Passport UK brings address-level context together in one place so you can prepare questions for your conveyancer and surveyor without treating a portal listing as proof. It does not replace HM Land Registry title, searches, or professional advice.

Disclaimer: General information only, not legal advice, not a survey, and not a substitute for regulated conveyancing or valuation.