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I was set on a new build condo until my brother said something
We were looking at a new unit in the West End last Friday, and he just asked 'Who's gonna fix that when the building settles in a year?'. He's a contractor and said new builds often have hidden issues that show up after the first year, stuff the warranty might not cover. I hadn't even thought about that, I was just focused on the shiny kitchen. Now I'm looking at older townhouses from the 90s that might be more solid. Anyone else get spooked off new construction for a similar reason?
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jade477mo ago
That's the exact worry that keeps me up at night. You're basically buying a beta version of a building and hoping the developer actually patches the bugs. Older stock might need updates, but at least the big structural surprises are usually done.
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stone.barbara7mo ago
Yeah, that "who's gonna fix that" line would get me too. Your brother has a point, new builds can be a headache. Older places have their own issues but at least they're settled.
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