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How should buyers handle snagging between completion and handover?

Practical boundaries between legal completion, developer aftercare, and warranty routes when defects appear after you move in on a new build in England and Wales.

Published: 18 Apr 2026 · Updated: 18 Apr 2026 · 10 min read

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Overview

If exchange required completion before final snagging lists close, contracts and warranty programmes still govern remedies; keep dated photos and written reports in one place.

Practical checks

Confirm timings and responsibilities with your conveyancer rather than assuming social media summaries.

Records

When you are the Editor, add dated PDFs and cover notes so other Stakeholders see structured evidence.

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