A snagging report is the document listing the defects and unfinished items found when inspecting a new property. It records each issue — often with photos and locations — so the developer can fix them before or shortly after handover.
Where you’ll see it
You’ll see a snagging report produced from a snagging inspection at handover. The buyer submits it to the developer as the agreed list of items to be rectified, and uses it to confirm the work is done before accepting the unit.
Why it matters
The report is the evidence. A clear, detailed snagging report gives the buyer leverage to have defects fixed at the developer’s cost and a record to fall back on if items are missed. A vague list is easy to dispute.
What it is not
A snagging report is not a structural survey or a valuation — it documents finish and functional defects. It is also not the same as a defects claim; the report supports such a claim but is not itself the legal demand.
Example
After inspecting a new apartment, a buyer’s inspector issues a snagging report listing each fault with photos; the developer works through the list and the buyer verifies completion before taking handover.
Connected documents and parties
Snagging report, handover checklist; buyer, inspector, developer.
Going deeper: related reading: snagging.
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