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New Construction Home Checklist

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Buying a home that isn't built yet. This free new construction home checklist gives you a 24-item head start so nothing important slips through the cracks. it's been shaped by real families using it in real moments — the kind you don't get a second chance to prepare for. Use it as-is, or open it in Checkbloom to customise every item, share it with anyone by link (no account required on their end), and tick things off together in real time from any phone. When you're offline, changes queue and sync the moment you're back. Every Checkbloom template is free to preview and free to download as a PDF. Create a list from this template and share it with anyone by link — they can check items off in real time with no account or app download required.
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What's on the list

  • Research the builder's reputation thoroughly
  • Visit other developments by the same builder
  • Read recent buyer reviews carefully
  • Hire your own solicitor, not the builder's
  • Understand the deposit schedule and protections
  • Confirm the build timeline and delay penalties
  • Review the floor plan carefully
  • Choose the plot with care, not just the house
  • Understand what is standard and what is upgrade
  • Budget realistically for upgrades and extras
  • Get all promises in writing
  • Visit the site at key build milestones
  • Photograph the build progress regularly
  • Hire an independent snagging inspector
  • Walk the property before completion
  • Make a full snagging list
  • Hold back payment until snags are resolved
  • Confirm warranty and guarantees in writing
  • Test every appliance and outlet on move-in
  • Register the warranty within the deadline
  • Plan for landscaping not usually included
  • Plan for window coverings and lighting
  • Connect utilities ahead of moving day
  • Keep all builder contacts and warranty docs safe

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