New build house postcode problems

stuartp · 17 Aug 2016 at 20:06

We are due to move into a new build house in November so I have been trying to get quotes on things like home and car insurance, getting broadband and also sky tv.
The trouble is none of the websites recognise my postcode so I am unable to get anywhere unless you phone up and spend ages waiting for someone to actually talk to. I have put an enquiry in with the Post office and they say the postcode and address is not the system and I just need to inform them when we move in.
Anyone else had these problems and how did you resolve it??

thanks

stuartp · 17 Aug 2016 at 21:01

Hopefully they are using fibre as it says the media hub on the living room is wired for both virgin and sky..
Not sure they will have a clue if I asked them. They were not sure what utility companies we would be using the when I asked about that.

stuartp · 18 Aug 2016 at 15:30

The builder is Bellway homes.
We have not been inside the house yet but should be in the next week or so.. Move in date is November so it won't be finished inside but I will be checking the quality of what they have done so far..
Will definitely have a very close look when we go in about a week before completion and will pick up everything.. I found some faults in the show home so hopefully the have upped the quality since that was built.

stuartp · 19 Aug 2016 at 10:29

I am sure you are right and the cheapest materials will be used. I am not a diy fan so have no plans to do much decorating.
I did speak to someone a few weeks back who said they were told not to store stuff in the loft and the joists use are not strong enough to support it.. I hope that is not true..

stuartp · 19 Aug 2016 at 13:17

Dooksy said:
Regarding the joists, I have empty boxes only in my loft. You can get them boarded, loads of companies advertise it or you can DIY it. However, I was sent this by a conveyancer friend of mine.

I'm considered doing mine, but I can't be bothered myself and I was quoted about £600 to do it. That would pay for a decent shed!

I have not been told this about our build so it might be ok.. It should not be an issue for a while as it is only 2 of us in a 3 bed house so plenty of room..