Buying a property that has had some unconsented work performed !

[Randy]

Hi everyone,

I’d greatly value your expert advice on buying properties that has had some “cowboy DIY” performed.

By that I mean, I’m investigating opportunities in buying a property (Definitely under CV) that is located at a great location, which has had some unconsented...

[Curious1]

I have checked this site a few times and just signed up so I can ask my own questions now!

I have a two bedroom garage with a sleepout - was built in 2008. Also on the property is a detached 3 bedroom house. But I want to convert the sleepout/double garage into a two bedroom house. The...

[allen8an]

Hi guys,

I recently purchased a 3 bedrooms house with a detached garage at the back in te atatu south, the garage has done a extension a few years ago and the previous owner also built a studio in there (just obtained CCC prior settlement). I am currently trying to explore the option of...

[thenztrade]

Would you insure an unconsented garage conversion? Currently, the other property on the site is being insured, but am now thinking if it'll be of any use to insure the unconsented garage since the insurance company probably wouldnt cover any buildings that are not consented by council right?
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