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A couple say their "dream home" has become a "nightmare from hell" after discovering hundreds of faults. Nicola and Phil Bentley in front of their Persimmon Homes property, The couple say they have found 700 defects in their brand new house, Expanding foam leakage can be seen all around the house, The drain is still full of construction debris outside, After a few days of moving into the detached home, the couple say they discovered a number of problems, Paper Subscription to the Daily Record and Sunday Mail, Paper Subscription to the Paisley Daily Express, © 2021 Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail Ltd, 'Care home killed our mum' Devastated family speak out over Dumbarton facility, Quick-thinking dad delivers baby daughter in home birth after wife's waters didn't break, Celtic and Rangers fans visited at home by cops to warn against Old Firm gatherings. Persimmon said it acknowledged the home "did not meet our intended standards". Nicola Bentley, 46, and husband Phil, 48, claim they have discovered 700 faults in their new £280,000 home; Couple used their life savings to help buy their four-bed dream home off plan from housebuilders Persimmon; Within days of moving in, they claimed to discover host of problems such as poor fittings and unfinished jobs Walter Smith recovering in hospital as Rangers and Scottish football legend undergoes operation. One couple, Phil and Nicola Bentley, said that they had discovered 700 defects in the Persimmon home they paid £280,000 for in 2017. UEFA are on the verge of rubber-stamping a tournament overhaul that will see participants jump from 32 to 36 starting in 2024. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. But within days of moving into the detached home, they say they found a host of problems including doors that don't fit properly and holes in the plasterwork. "We have pledged to work with the couple to resolve what we believe are the final items of work. Persimmon Homes have honestly got to be the worst ... Persimmon have faced growing criticism over faults with new homes in the past year. Here's what they found. "We were not allowed to inspect the house before we bought it. Nicola and Phil viewed a showroom home in September 2017 which was of a similar style to the prospective house they were looking to move into to. However, they were allegedly not allowed to inspect the property to make a snagging list prior to the exchange of contracts because it was "against Persimmon policy". The Girls Aloud star opened up about her fight with cancer in a new book. How eating online is bringing women freedom. "We spoke to the solicitor about pulling out but we were advised it would cost up to £15,000. "We are living in a building site, we haven't been able to put any photos up on the walls and there is just a TV and sofa in the living room. If rain water gets into the timber frame during construction, this can create serious problems in the future, as the moisture is trapped behind the vapour barrier and cannot escape, creating an ideal breeding ground for things like termites and other undesirable creatures. "We let customers inspect their property prior to exchange if it is safe to do so. The couple outgrew their previous home of 17 years and decided to look for a bigger property. The Scottish Tories are planning to deny the SNP a majority at Holyrood to make sure Scotland doesn't leave the UK. Mrs Bentley said they had been in regular contact with Persimmon but only about 10% of the defects had been repaired. ", Nicola and Phil Bentley say they are at 'breaking point'. Now Nicola Bentley, 46, and husband Phil, 48, have come forward and spoken to the media about their £280,000 Persimmon Home, which they claim has a staggering 700 faults. Mother-of-two Nicola said: "It's been awful and it's taken over our lives. "They said if we didn't move in when they said it would cost £100 a day in penalty fees. We liked the area and looked at a showroom house in a different development in Castleford in September 2017 which was of a similar style. You can unsubscribe at any time. And when builders Persimmon sent out a team to repair the problems… The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Phil and Nicola Bentley bought the house off-plan from Persimmon in 2017 but when they moved in a year later they found 700 defects. Sarah Harding 'may not see another Christmas' as breast cancer spreads to spine. Scotland's Austria Hampden clash thrown into turmoil as Steve Clarke braces for World Cup venue chaos, Covid regulations may mean the qualifier with Austria cannot take place at Hampden, Scott Brown Celtic gut feeling as James Forrest hints skipper has unfinished business amid Aberdeen interest. There isn't one room in the whole house which is complete. 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Serving police officer Wayne Couzens has appeared in court for the first time after he was charged in connection with the death of the 33-year-old. Scot who 'died ten times' at local Tesco in emotional reunion with heroes who saved him. "This is our life savings, we have put everything into the house. Timber rot and pests can also be a problem in these homes, especially where the timber frame has been cut or drilled. "The first thing I noticed when they gave us a new home demonstration was they had put the wrong size casings on every door, it was about an inch too big. Scot crushed by digger saved by quick-thinking onlookers as 'Glasgow spirit' hailed. Couple's fears as … Here's what we do and don't know about your safety concerns on new build Persimmon Homes in Devon . How a woman's death sparked UK soul-searching, Moscow police detain 200 people at opposition forum, Army of volunteers restore lost photos after tsunami, How eating online is bringing women freedom. Nicola Sturgeon lights candle in tribute to Sarah Everard and victims of male violence. "We don't like to wallow in self-pity but this has dragged us down so much, it has nearly broken us as a family. ', Mum 'disgusted' by racist notes posted through her letterbox. Nichola Ferron, 47, said she felt "the most unhappy" after settling down in a small country town before being exposed to shocking abuse there. Since Help to Buy was introduced, Persimmon’s profit per house has almost tripled, rising from £22,114 in 2012 to £60,219 in 2018. "We bought the house off plan. They accepted my point the inspections were too slow. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. The profit rise comes after it built 16,449 new homes in the year, an increase of 406 compared to 2017. She said: "We are living in a building site, we haven't been able to put any photos up on the walls and there is just a TV and sofa in the living room. The couple used their life savings to help buy their four-bedroom dream-home, off plan from house-builders Persimmon after viewing a stunning show home.