Refunds for faulty Barratts flats (From Watford Observer)

Refunds for faulty Barratts flats

11:03am Saturday 20th October 2007 in News

Prospective homeowners who bought flats in a town centre development have been offered their money back following substandard construction work.

Building work on the Queensgate development, which will comprise of 91 flats, in Loates Lane, has stalled after construction firm Barratts took over the project from its sister company Kingsoak.

Barratts says when it took control of the development the work that had already been completed "fell below our usual standards".

The company this week contacted customers who have paid for a flat or put down a deposit, to tell them work might not be completed until June next year.

Glyn Hopping, managing director of Barratt North London said: "We have apologised most sincerely for the delay in the build, but it is vital in order to deliver a property that meets our usual high standards. We would not consider offering anything less."

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