Categories Subdivision
Subdivision can Reap Rewards for Property Owners
Subdivision can be a daunting topic to those who don’t quite understand what the word means. So, let’s take a look at what it means. Subdivision is the process of…
Top tips for a Successful Build
Use these tips to help your building project run well and ensure you know how to meet your legal obligations. Plan well, thinking about how the build will work for…
Major Maintenance Matters
Moisture One of the main problems with New Zealand homes is the amount of moisture that collects and stays inside. Damp homes are unhealthy and harder to heat. You can…
Stages of the building process
Every building project is different, but you still need to tick off essential stages to make it a success. Understand the stages of a building project so you know what…
Scope and design
If you’re thinking about building, renovating or extending a building, take some time to get your ideas together. You need to understand the building process so that: the end result…
Code compliance certificate application process
Your code compliance certificate application must be a complete, precise and accurate record of what was actually built on the site. Your council will normally require: name and contact details…
Removal of building element
Removing an element from a building up to 3 storeys high doesn’t require a building consent if the structure, specified systems and fire separations remain unaffected. What the law says…
Building Consent Requirements For Repair or Maintenance Work
A building consent is not required for a range of general building repairs, maintenance, and replacement of parts. What the law says Subject to section 42A of the Building Act,…
Pergolas don’t require a building consent.
What the law says Subject to section 42A of the Building Act, Schedule 1 exempts the following from a building consent: Building work in connection with a pergola. Guidance on…
Home maintenance & repairs
You may be able to do basic maintenance and repairs, like painting or replacing a broken window, but you need to be realistic about your limits. It might be better…
The Building Process
Planning home building work? Look for a designer Use a designer who is a Licensed Building Practitioner, Registered Architect or Chartered Professional Engineer. It is important to be clear on what services your designer…
Categories Building
Signs of a leaky home
If you’re a homeowner and you think you have a leaky home, there are a few things you need to know. What is a leaky home From the mid-1990s, some…