
Common Defects in Post‑2010 New‑Build Housing: What a Thorough Building Survey Should Uncover Before the Warranty Runs Out
Nearly one in three new-build homeowners in the UK reports a significant defect within the first two years of moving
At Manchester Surveyors, we provide expert property surveying services to help individuals, families, and businesses make informed decisions about their investments. Our team of RICS-accredited surveyors offers personalized guidance, ensuring you have all the information needed for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in and around Manchester.
At Manchester Surveyors, we provide expert property surveying services to help individuals, families, and businesses make informed decisions about their investments. Our team of RICS-accredited surveyors offers personalized guidance, ensuring you have all the information needed for residential, commercial, and industrial properties in and around Manchester.

Nearly one in three new-build homeowners in the UK reports a significant defect within the first two years of moving

A routine building survey and a formal expert witness report may look similar on paper — both involve a qualified

Fewer than one in three expert witness reports submitted to UK civil courts fully comply with the requirements of CPR

Nearly one in three party wall disputes handled by surveyors in England and Wales involves work that the building owner

More than 6.3 million properties in England alone are at risk of flooding — yet the majority of homebuyers still

Approximately 5 million homes in England and Wales are leasehold — and the vast majority are flats [4]. Yet despite

Nearly one in three suburban extension projects in the UK triggers some form of neighbour dispute — yet most homeowners

Nearly one in three party wall disputes that reach a surveyor in 2026 involve works that have already been completed

Nearly one in three party wall disputes escalates unnecessarily — not because of genuine disagreement, but because the wrong surveyor

Only 37% of party wall disputes that escalate to formal proceedings involve an expert witness whose credentials have been independently

Over 1 million construction projects in England and Wales are affected by the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 every year

Over 60% of party wall disputes in England and Wales involve procedural errors that could have been avoided with correct










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