New Home Owners And Snagging Forum
Advice on buying a brand new home => General discussion => Topic started by: Willis on August 03, 2021, 07:02:37 pm
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When buying a second hand new build under 2 years old, does the warranty pass to the new owner or does it ‘die’ when the first owner sells?
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The warranty is for the property not the first owner, so any remaining warranty is passed on.
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It's the same case with any vehicle you purchase. The warranty that is valid for the vehicle does not depend on the owner. That is a good thing, because there are for example KIAs that have 7 year warranties, so whoever next buys it still has a valid warranty. It's a good idea to check these kind of conditions ;)
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I would add that the plc housebuilders are even less inclined to fix defects on homes within the 2-year period if the house is let or has been sold to a new owner.
Car industry has got it right. Pity housebuilding is so indifferent to its own customers!