Buying your first house is an exciting time - a step on the road to independence - but it can also be an overwhelming task especially if you don’t know much about the property market. Before you buy your first home, you should do some thorough ... Read More
Articles
Articles and Tips for future and current Home Owners and Landlords. Include articles about choosing a building inspector and getting the most out of a house inspection and a building report as well as caring for your property.
Buying a house, apartment or any building is a big commitment. Make sure you are informed. Make sure you choose a quality inspection.
From a customer:
Kevin completed 2 pre-purchase inspections for us. The two locations were opposite ends of the scale with one showing extensive work required and the other very well looked after. Thanks to Kevin's inspection we pulled out of a purchase that would have been a nightmare for us. Kevin's reports were very detailed, professional and excellent in providing us with the information to make an informed decision. Highly recommend using this company for your needs!
Read more from our customers: testimonials and on No Cowboys.
Mould in a house – what to do about it and how a property inspection can help
Many people think that mould in a house is just something you have to put up with. In some cases, depending on its location, people don’t realise they have mould in their house. And even if they do, they don’t know how to find the cause. But having ... Read More
Three potential deal-breakers a pre-purchase house inspection might highlight
Before you commit to buying a new property, you should get a thorough pre-purchase house inspection. There is now a standard building report clause in most sale and purchase agreements and inspections give you peace of mind. Your inspection should ... Read More
Information for first home buyers – three professionals you need on your team
Buying your first home can be a daunting task, especially if you are in a new area or don’t know much about the process. Luckily there are many professionals out there who can supply advice and information for first home buyers. Three professionals ... Read More
Landlord responsibilities for insulation in a rental property
To try and improve the warmth and dryness of rented homes in New Zealand insulation in a rental property will be compulsory from July 2019. Landlords already need to produce insulation statements for rental properties. But the 2019 changes will ... Read More
Rental property maintenance and inspections
While property inspections are more often associated with home buyers, building inspections for landlords can also be important They are also useful to help you with rental property maintenance As a landlord, you are responsible for ensuring that ... Read More
What you get from a pre-purchase building report
Once you’ve organised an inspection for a property you are planning to buy you will be provided with a pre-purchase building report. The report will help you decide whether to go ahead with the purchase and whether there is anything you need to ... Read More
What to expect from a house inspection
When you buy a new house, your sale and purchase agreement is likely to include a standard building report clause to arrange builders inspection also known as a pre-purchase house inspection. These inspections check the condition of the house and ... Read More
The importance of building inspections for landlords
If you are planning on buying a house only to rent it out, you might think that a house inspection isn’t necessary. However, building inspections for landlords can play a useful part in maintaining your property portfolio. Here are three situations ... Read More
Getting a vendor’s building report
If your property is up for sale, you might expect a building report to be done before completion. Usually, the buyer will arrange and pay for a building inspection. However, it is also possible for you, as the property owner, to get a vendor's ... Read More