Interesting TM advert

[Leftette]

The wording in the last bit.... does it mean it has issues, or not. It's a little mixed of message... http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=622192840

[Orkibi]

Yes don't touch it... It's probably leaky.

[Leftette]

Don't worry about that, Orkibi. Not with a barge pole. I just thought the wording was interesting. Uses "might be" but then qualifies it with "near future". Almost like it hasn't leaked but every other one in the complex is basically a sieve.

[speights boy]

Under the REAA code of conduct.

1. Where it would appear likely to a reasonably competent licensee that land may be subject to hidden or underlying defects4, a licensee must either—
   1. (a) obtain confirmation from the client, supported by evidence or
      expert advice, that the land in question is not subject to defect; or
   2. (b) ensure that a customer is informed of any significant potential
      risk so that the customer can seek expert advice if the customer so chooses.
   
   

For example, houses built within a particular period of time, and of particular materials, are or may be at risk of weathertightness problems.

A licensee could reasonably be expected to know of this risk (whether or not a seller directly discloses any weathertightness problems).

While a customer is expected to inquire into risks regarding a property and to undertake the necessary inspections and seek advice, the licensee must not simply rely on caveat emptor.

[Leftette]

Yeah, that's the technical angle, obviously. What's wrong with "Potential purchaser is encouraged to seek advice regarding water-tightness" or similar. My point is that the wording chosen is, well, just a bit odd.

[Orkibi]

It will cost you thousands... The vendor and the agent should know the position.
If the agent is good then they should look at the propery file etc to find out....

dont waist your time on it....

[Leftette]

Don't worry, I shall not be moving forehead.

[speights boy]

Leftette.
You should listen.

If you end up footing the bill, it could cost you an arm and a leg.
Property is meant to give you a head start in life.
I can't really put my finger on it, but I think you should just toe the line and listen to good advise.

[Leftette]

I knee'd a new advisor.

[spaceman]

Maybe your old adviser needed kneading rather than kneeing????

Cheers
Spaceman

[Wayne]

Interesting. Leftette posts about the wording and everyone thinks (s)he is looking to buy.
Anyway - no eaves - looks leaky to me. The wording kind of states the obvious and they probably think that by including it makes them look honest.

[speights boy]

No Wayne
Everyone most certainly did not think Leftie is looking to buy.
Only one person seemed to think that.
The remainder was an attempt at some childish humour from a play on words in one of the posts.

[Leftette]

Childish? Puns have a long and distinguished history in all forms of writing and arts, sb.