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Crack in Wall Liner
Hi Guys, I need your advice regarding an issue with a wall liner. About a year and a half after installation, tenants noticed a small crack in the liner. We had a representative from the manufacturer come out to inspect it. He mentioned, "I did not see any impact marks, only the crack itself. This... -
Inherited property with no CCC
Hi, just looking for a bit of advice.
3 Years ago we inherited a property which had no CCC. There was also a large amount of debt inherited which came with the property.
The building was built in the 80’s & balcony’s on apartments built in the 90’s. The building adhered to the... -
Can the Council Enforce a Stormwater Manhole on the Footpath Blocking My Driveway?
I live in a cul-de-sac near the end, with a fully fenced property and an electronic gate at my driveway. We keep it closed due to having a small child. Earlier this week, a group of workers appeared on the public footpath right outside my driveway and marked a large square on the ground. Inside the... -
build and then sub divide - 300m size rule
Hi All,
would appreciate feedback on the following. I can meet the new rules to build 2 houses on a section. I'm looking build and set up so sub division is possible later, I have just seen in the rules it mentions for medium density the minimum lot size is 300m. I would be below this,... -
Remotely Renovating in Remuera
I've inherited a "tired" older (1980's or older) 2 bed unit in Remuera Auckland. I live in Australia and thought I'd just sell it at auction and be done with it, but potential buyers are complaining about how much work it needs to live in it, or rent it, thus bringing down the potential sale... -
GST in a hypothetical subdivision
Im a graduate valuer, going for registration and so have to prepare for an exam. I need advice on how to treat GST in a hypothetical subdivision, I feel like the spreadsheet must be wrong. But there’s also a chance I’m the one who is wrong.
when doing a hypothetical subdivision, you... -
Residential Building Consents Slump
'Very sharp' construction downturn likely, as residential consents slump
More interesting times ahead?!... -
Adding units on land with two cross-lease titles
I'm in the process of obtaining building consent to introduce two additional units and a shared carport on a property with two cross-lease titles, both under my family and me.
The Auckland Council has now raised a query regarding the legal basis between these two proposed units and the shared... -
Did You Pay for a Building Inspector?
Currently in the market looking to purchase a property. Today real estate agent advised that another party offered on a property without a clause subject to building inspection, nor did they get one done.
I thought it was a no-brainer to get one done given the magnitude of such a purchase.... -
Replacing windows in 1950’s Stucco
Hi. Can anyone give advice on how to handle waterproofing new aluminium windows into a older (non cavity) stucco wall?
Currently there is no head flashing, just plaster right up to and flush with the original wooden window jambs.... -
Leaky garage door
We have just carpeted our garage and insulated the door. It's a standard non-insulated door, but it lets huge amounts of water in through the gaps between each panel. As we have just installed new carpet and new insulation, I need to stop the rain coming in. Does anyone know what I can do to seal the... -
New roof leakage
We got our old roof replaced with new one and have seen 2 big leakages and some other issues with this new in just 1 year. When these leakage happened, roofing company don’t fix them immediately and takes 2-3 days atleast. Because of this mould has grown in our roof cavity but If i tell them that... -
Commerce Commission Draft on Building Supplies
Hi All,
So today is the day the CC release the draft on their review of building supplies etc. Are we going to learn anything we don't already know? Unlikely as it's a monopoly and has been for decades. Unless this changes, then nothing does, and it's all just lip service.
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Builder Reduces waste to tip
Found a feel good article by Diana Clement re builder doing the right thing and recycling new development waste.
It highlights how much building waste there is and so much that ends in a skip should be recycled.
I know when our house was rebuilt - we were amazed at what building...Last edited by donna; 28-06-2022, 08:34 PM. -
Selling off Plans
I own a unit in a building to be demolished and rebuilt. The build costs exceed the current CV, so would lose everything if I sold before rebuilding started. If I wait until the building is rebuilt the bank will force me to sell and I will lose everything.
Have you sold off the plans within...
