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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.

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.

Buying a home is exciting but it can also seem extremely daunting, especially if you’re a newbie. You’ve probably got a lot of questions; why is the owner selling, where’s the best place to get coffee and what are the right questions to even ask?

Congratulations - you’ve had an offer on your home and papers are being signed! But wait…

…before the you pop the cork on the champagne, chances are you’ve been asked for a building inspection report – something that could make or break the deal.

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.

You see the property online and the photos look good, you run through your check list and if it ticks enough boxes you’ll see the place in person.