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How many times are you told you don't need a consent for that?

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Have you ever been in a situation where people tell you that you can do the work without a consent because it’s like for like?

Be careful as we have been noticing that homeowners are continually being given the wrong information and consequently carrying out unauthorised work that would have required a consent.

This can be a very stressful situation and potentially can leave a well-meaning homeowner with a large repair bill and additional cost to meet compliance.

We recommend that if in doubt contact your local (BCA) building controls authority to ask the question, and we also recommend you get the answer to your question in writing as sometimes customer service representatives give the public the wrong answer.

We also recommend you speak to a building controls officer as we have seen work carried out on incorrect advice.

We recommend in the first instance do your homework and good starting point is schedule 1 and a guide to work that can be carried out without a consent. This document is easily navigated and a good user-friendly resource to enable the public to understand any requirements and help you make an informed decision. Tap the link to check the guide out. https://www.building.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/projects-and-consents/building-work-consent-not-required-guidance.pdf 

We also noted another great guide can be found by following this link.

https://canibuildit.govt.nz/ 

 

If you want to save yourself a lot of hassle, stress and money make sure you know the rules.

If you’re struggling the team at asset property inspections can help.

 

Is Mould Hiding In Your Home?

Mould can be one of those silent predators. You don’t always see it but it’s lurking…

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Mould in homes has always made headlines across New Zealand because of the dangerous health issues and respiratory problems it causes when people are exposed to it in their homes.

Questions To Ask Your Building Inspector

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Buying a property is a huge investment. You’ve found one you like, but how do you know if it’s a good one or if it’s a lemon?


This is where a building inspection comes in. It will provide you with all the information unseen to the naked, or untrained, eye, so you know exactly what you’re getting!

 

A building inspector is an impartial third party, not associated with the real estate agent, vendor or owner, so you can trust them to provide you with an honest assessment of the house you might soon be calling home.

The Cost Of Skipping A Building Inspection

An inspection is worth every penny when you’re making one of the biggest purchases of your life.

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You’ve found it, your dream home. A spacious sunny kitchen, a big shed for all your projects and a backyard big enough for the kids to play and dogs to run around. After the long house hunt, the finish line is in sight and you’re ready to put an offer in and make this property your home.

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