New build homes have pros and cons; they're a blank canvas which usually come with financial incentives, but it's no secret that they can be built quickly with a lack of care when it comes to quality.
The property development sector in the UK is booming, with the government aiming to deliver 300,000 new homes a year. However, unrealistic targets and timescales are putting pressure on developers and mistakes can sometimes be detrimental and expensive for homeowners.
John Cooper, 46, and Lee Challenger, 39, have vowed to make people more aware of what can be lying beneath their bricks and mortar. Both are carpenters and have been in the industry since they were 16.
