Avant Homes: "I bought brand new £400,000 home in Sheffield and it's riddled with problems"
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A disgruntled Sheffield couple who spent £400,000 on a new build home have shared their frustration at experiencing mould issues within weeks of moving in. “The skirting boards collected moisture which has caused a massive mould problem in the house,” the couple, who have asked to remain anonymous, told The Star. “The carpet is mouldy and the walls behind the kitchen are mouldy.” It has been a kick-in-the-teeth for the couple, who got the keys in March 2024, well behind the original July 2023...

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