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Buying
Questions to ask before you bid at auction.
How to go unconditional with your eyes open, and where an inspection fits into a tight auction timeline.
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Articles
Property intelligence, shared.
Plain English guides on what to look for, what a report really tells you, and how to make a confident call on a property. Written for Auckland buyers, sellers and trades.
Our first guides are live. More are on the way. The greyed topics below are what we are writing next.
Buying
What a pre-purchase inspection actually covers, and what it does not.
The guide to what a Datum inspection looks at, where a building inspection draws the line, and why knowing both protects you before you commit.
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Moisture
How to read a moisture reading.
What the meter is telling you, what counts as high, and why a number on its own is not the whole story.
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Risk
Leaky homes in NZ, explained.
The building eras and materials most at risk, the signs to watch for, and what a buyer should do about it.
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New-build
New-build handover, what to check before you sign it off.
The snags worth catching before final payment, and why a fresh build still deserves a careful look.
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Renting
Healthy Homes Standards, a landlord's checklist.
What the standards require, where rentals most often fall short, and how to get compliant without the guesswork.
Coming soon
The report
Reading a building report, grade by grade.
What the severity grades mean, which findings are normal wear, and which ones are worth a real conversation.
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