HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M AN OWNER BUILDER?
Whether you are or aren’t an owner builder can sometimes be a tricky concept to get your head around. Even if you didn’t personally lift a hammer, but rather project managed different trades to do the work, – you are still, legally, the owne...Read more
Why Subfloor Inspections are Important
Just as you wouldn't purchase a vehicle without looking under the bonnet you need to be aware of more than just the attractive exterior and stylish interior of the property you are considering purchasing. What you cannot see on first viewing could we...Read more
Blocked Guttering- One of the most Common Pre-Purchase Defects
Blocked gutters are one of the main defects found during a pre purchase inspection and is also one of the easiest to fix and prevent. Doing something as simple as keeping your gutters clean can save you thousands of dollars in maintenance costs in th...Read more
Home Buyer Beware: Dux Quest Plumbing
What Is Dux Quest? Dux Quest or Dux Qest was one of the first black plastic pipe plumbing systems introduced into New Zealand in the late 1970s to early 1980s replacing the copper pipe. It was installed in 20,000 to 40,000 homes. Within ten years...Read more
Buying a house with borer in New Zealand
You just need to google borer NZ to discover our homes may have a problem so it is a wise decision when buying a house especially an older property to check it for borer, especially in colder areas of the country like Southland and Otago and places l...Read more