Hello,
I am a first time buyer for a home and as such am not as savvy as I would hope to be when making such a large investment. As such I would appreciate any advice on offer.
I am in the process of securing a mortgage for a home built by Bryant Homes. During the process of putting down my deposit, I was briefly shown the architect's drawings, wiring layout, sewage lines and so on for about 5-10 seconds each (really). I asked if I may make a copy, but was refused by the salesperson on grounds of copyright.
I then asked their head office, who said I can not have a copy of these plans because:
"Unfortunately, it is not our company policy to give out copies of architects drawings/electrical details etc. However, you can make an appointment with the Site Manager to go through these plans in order to discuss any concerns you may have."
Can someone please explain if this is normal?
I would like to have the plans so that I may appoint my own surveyor to determine if the plot/building is to specifications (plot area, building dimensions, anything else?), where the electrical/gas/ plumbing wiring is so I don't drill them while installing wall mountings, where the underground lines are so I don't damage them several years after planting trees and so on. Furthermore, I do not see why I should have to consult the Site Manager for details about my home and have it handed out to me piecemeal.
If they continue to refuse, are there any legal instruments I can use to compel them to supply these to me?
Also, I was concerned that there appears to be a slate missing on the front roof already:
"In respect of the attached photograph and your suggestion that a tile has fallen off the roof, I can confirm that this is a vent tile which could be connected to the soil stack or one of the extractor fans in either a bathroom or en-suite."
Thank you for any views.