You have found your first home. The building report comes back and there is a section on the foundations that stops you in your tracks. Floor level variations. Non-compliant pile repairs. Recommendation for a foundation specialist assessment. It looks serious. But before you consider walking away from the contract, it is worth understanding what these…
Your Guide To Building Consent Free Minor Dwellings In NZ Building a secondary dwelling in New Zealand, whether for a family member, a rental income, or a home office, has historically been a bit of a marathon of red tape. Between building consents, resource consents, and the associated council fees, many homeowners found the process…
Living on Marine Parade in New Brighton means the beach is right on your doorstep. But coastal homes in Canterbury also face tough conditions, shifting ground and the ongoing impact of post-quake settlement. This property was showing clear signs of wear, and beneath the surface there were more serious structural concerns. Cracking, uneven floors and…