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New Property Handover Inspection: Secure a Perfect Finish for Your Home in Cyprus
The moment you receive the keys to your new property in Cyprus is a major milestone. But before you celebrate, a crucial step remains: ensuring the property is finished to the high standard you paid for. Construction defects, cosmetic flaws, and incomplete work are common in new builds, and once you accept the property, they can become your problem to fix.
Hinode’s Property Delivery Report service (also known as a Snagging Inspection) is your final line of defence. We conduct a meticulous inspection to identify every issue, compiling an official report that obligates the developer to deliver the flawless home you deserve.
What is a Snagging List (Property Delivery Report)?
A Snagging List is a comprehensive, itemized report that documents every defect, from minor cosmetic issues to significant functional problems, in a new-build property. This report is formally submitted to the developer before you take final possession.
Why is it absolutely essential?
- It’s Your Leverage: The report is a powerful tool that legally requires the developer to rectify all listed issues at their own expense.
- It Protects Your Finances: Any defect not included in the official snagging list may have to be repaired later at your own cost.
- It Requires an Expert Eye: An untrained eye might spot a paint smudge, but a licensed engineer will identify incorrect plumbing installations, faulty electrical work, or poor insulation that can cause major problems down the line.
Our Meticulous Snagging Checklist: What We Inspect
Our engineer inspects every aspect of your new property to ensure it meets quality standards and contractual specifications:
- Finishes and Decorating: Quality of paintwork, plastering, tiling, and flooring. Checks for scratches, cracks, and blemishes.
- Windows and Doors: Proper installation, smooth operation of locks and handles, integrity of seals, and glass quality.
- Plumbing and Electrical Systems: Functionality of all taps, showers, and drainage. Testing of all sockets, switches, and light fittings.
- Kitchens and Bathrooms: Correct installation of all units and appliances, quality of countertops, and sealing around sinks and baths.
- Fixtures and Fittings: Inspection of all joinery, wardrobes, and ironmongery.
- Compliance Check: We verify that the materials and fittings supplied match what is specified in your purchase agreement.
The Hinode Handover Process: Simple, Thorough, Effective
- Scheduling: We liaise with you and your developer to schedule the inspection at the optimal time—after construction is complete but before the final handover.
- On-Site Inspection: Our engineer spends several hours on-site, methodically working through our extensive checklist.
- Detailed Documentation: Every snag is photographed and described in precise technical detail.
- Formal Report Production: We compile the findings into a professional, easy-to-understand Property Delivery Report (Snagging List).
- Report Delivery: You receive the official report to present to your developer, giving you a clear and actionable path to a perfect property.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ideal time is when the developer informs you the property is ready, but before you make the final payment or sign the final acceptance papers. This gives you maximum leverage.
While you can, a report from a licensed engineer carries significantly more weight with a developer. Furthermore, our professional experience means we typically identify up to 95% more issues, including critical technical faults you might miss.
Our reports are based on established building standards and your contractual specifications, making them technically and factually sound. This provides a strong, objective basis for negotiation and ensures the developer fulfils their obligations.
Yes, this is a core part of our service for international investors. We act as your independent expert on the ground, ensuring your property is perfect, even when you can’t be there in person.
Accept Your New Property with Absolute Confidence
Don’t let preventable flaws spoil your investment. Ensure your new home is everything it should be, down to the last detail.
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