Changes to floor plans - what is considered too risky to buy?

[ted432]

Hi there (first-time poster long time reader here),
I have been looking at some slightly older properties - 50s - 70s roughly and there are often changes from original floor plans and I am trying to work out which sorts of issues are ones that I should consider too risky. I get a lot of varying...

[gunnbags]

Hello,

I bought a property which was fairly run down to say the least and in the zeal of DIY, I did renovations which in required building consent. Below are the 3 things for which I should have applied for consent but didn?t.

1. Kitchen remodelled, the sink was relocated

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[crashy]

So I asked the bank for more money to finish renovations. The bank said they want a valuation done if we proceed. How is QV going to treat half finished renovations, and what information are they likely to give to the council?

[celtic66]

We've purchased a Weatherside cladded 1972 2 story houses in Tauranga.

The weatherside is in beautiful knick, recently painted last year with little to no signs of deterioration or damage.

Weatherside has negative connotations and therefore we are quite keen to reclad...

[Vlad]

Hi everyone,

We consider buying a 2-brd townhouse in a unit title structure. The principal unit is located on the first floor right above its accessory unit on the ground floor, where the latter is an oversized garage with a storage room.
Looking for ways to add some value to it,...

[FeverPitch]

Hi Investors

I'm about to embark on a first time large renovation of my investment property. Architect drawings are done , resource consent approved, neighbours happy.

We are now approaching builders (WGTN). What should we ask for pricing, guarantee, stages of work, progress...

[NZDude38]

Hi All,

What is the best underfloor insulation to use please from these two Greenstuf or Mammoth?

Can get either installed at the same price both R1.8 but want to know if one is better than the other?

Cheers

[cgj1]

Hi

I have just purchased a 100sqm house in Hamilton.

1. How much should I budget for a laundry to bathroom conversion?

I will just be adding a standard box shower and a toilet and a paint, keeping the laundry tub, washing machine in etc.
...

[crackennz]

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has had paving done where the grout cracks 4-5 weeks after being layed?

The contractor said there would be an element of cracking but this is literally covering 90% of the 50sqm area.

It is around a fibreglass pool area so understand...

[north shore]

Hi, can anyone recommend anyone who can replace a length of internal guttering please. Property is on North Shore in Auckland. Thanks

[OnTheMove]

Have an apartment in single level, 12 in a row, parking underneath, apartments on 2nd floor etc.

The apartment next door has ripped out all carpet etc, and installed tiling through out. They did a flappn shoddy job and could barely communicate with me, supposedly the grouting is already...

[jack2016]

Hi i have a 70s PPOR. In the corner of a bedroom which we use as master, there is toilet and a wash basin in a nook behind a japanese style sliding door.
I can see plans but back in those days there are no building consents.
Can I just install a shower in that space?
This is in Du...

[buyside]

Hi, Looking for peoples opinions on a potential kitchen renovation solution for investment properties.

Currently flat pack kitchens really need to be installed by the owner of the property, which essentially means that person needs some DIY skills and or trade contacts in order to install...

[Johnyx]

Hi AllI have been considering flipping houses. I have a carpenters background, and think I could do it quite well. But I have a question...

Lets say I found the perfect house for renovation...I then quit my job to do it up. But how on earth do you get a mortgage to do it up and sell it...

[crfchick]

Hi there,
Does anyone have any recommendation on shower installers in Wellington please?
Have tried a few but not had much luck as yet.
Ideally I would like a written guarantee/warranty - is this usual for them to provide?
Thank you