The worst issues Leeds couple found in brand new '700 fault' £280,000 house

Nicola Bentley, 46, and husband Phil, 48, claim that, despite complaining about the faults ten months ago, only 10 per cent of them have been fixed. Photo: SWNSNicola Bentley, 46, and husband Phil, 48, claim that, despite complaining about the faults ten months ago, only 10 per cent of them have been fixed. Photo: SWNS
Nicola Bentley, 46, and husband Phil, 48, claim that, despite complaining about the faults ten months ago, only 10 per cent of them have been fixed. Photo: SWNS
A couple say they have been left 'at breaking point' after discovering a staggering 700 faults in their brand new £280,000 home.

Nicola Bentley, 46, and husband Phil, 48, claim that, despite complaining about the faults ten months ago, only 10 per cent of them have been fixed.You can read the full story here. Here are some of the worst issues:

The couple used their life savings to help buy their four-bedroom dream-home, off plan from controversial house-builders Persimmon after viewing a stunning show home. PIC: SWNSThe couple used their life savings to help buy their four-bedroom dream-home, off plan from controversial house-builders Persimmon after viewing a stunning show home. PIC: SWNS
The couple used their life savings to help buy their four-bedroom dream-home, off plan from controversial house-builders Persimmon after viewing a stunning show home. PIC: SWNS
But within days of moving into the detached home, they found a host of problems including doors that dont fit properly and holes in the plasterwork. PIC: SWNSBut within days of moving into the detached home, they found a host of problems including doors that dont fit properly and holes in the plasterwork. PIC: SWNS
But within days of moving into the detached home, they found a host of problems including doors that dont fit properly and holes in the plasterwork. PIC: SWNS
The married couple, who have two children aged 10 and 15, say the home in Kippax, Leeds, West Yorkshire, was left looking like a building site. PIC: SWNSThe married couple, who have two children aged 10 and 15, say the home in Kippax, Leeds, West Yorkshire, was left looking like a building site. PIC: SWNS
The married couple, who have two children aged 10 and 15, say the home in Kippax, Leeds, West Yorkshire, was left looking like a building site. PIC: SWNS
Mother-of-two Nicola said: Its been awful and its taken over our lives. There isnt one room in the whole house which is complete." PIC: SWNSMother-of-two Nicola said: Its been awful and its taken over our lives. There isnt one room in the whole house which is complete." PIC: SWNS
Mother-of-two Nicola said: Its been awful and its taken over our lives. There isnt one room in the whole house which is complete." PIC: SWNS
Within days of moving into the detached home, they found a host of problems including doors that dont fit properly and holes in the plasterwork. PIC: SWNSWithin days of moving into the detached home, they found a host of problems including doors that dont fit properly and holes in the plasterwork. PIC: SWNS
Within days of moving into the detached home, they found a host of problems including doors that dont fit properly and holes in the plasterwork. PIC: SWNS
They noticed problems as soon as they got the keys last May and it has been an uphill struggle ever since. PIC: SWNSThey noticed problems as soon as they got the keys last May and it has been an uphill struggle ever since. PIC: SWNS
They noticed problems as soon as they got the keys last May and it has been an uphill struggle ever since. PIC: SWNS
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