Petition · past parliament

Require 20% of sale price for new build homes be held for the snagging period

Closed 227 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to ensure 20% of every new build completion price is held back for the designated snagging period. It should be released to developers only when the buyers are satisfied they have what they agreed to buy. If not satisfied, remediation costs would come from the held funds.
This should encourage developers to ensure homes meet the required standards, specifications sold and expedite work to resolve any issues.

Timeline

23 Jan 2023 Petition opened for signatures
23 Jul 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 227
Status Closed
Opened 23 Jan 2023
Closed 23 Jul 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.