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Older New Zealand villas are full of charm, but when it comes to insurance, character alone doesn’t count. Insurers want reassurance that...

Renovations sometimes involve changing the use of a room or even a whole building. A space once used for storage may become another...

Railways cottages are a distinctly New Zealand housing style. Built in many New Zealand settlements between 1922 and 1929, they look very...

If you’ve engaged a contractor to undertake trade work to your home, it is important you know what to expect when the project comes to a...

Safe & Sanitary or Third Party reports completed by a qualified professional are a valid way to achieve a record of unpermitted...

At NZ house Surveys our inspectors frequently find Foil insulation installed in the subfloor of many New Zealand Homes. The product poses...

A house fire, no matter how much damage it leaves, is a devastating and traumatic event. You may be eager to get in there and begin the...

Winter has well and truly set in, and with that comes an increased risk of house fires. We’ve compiled a home fire safety checklist for...

Moisture intrusion can be the cause of building defects, as well as health ailments for the building's occupants. Some common...

In New Zealand, a number of different types of carpet beetles have been introduced, all of which are capable of destroying the woollens...

Cockroaches are one of the most commonly encountered household pests. While they are a low-level health risk, they thrive in unhealthy...

The term efflorescence is used to describe the chalky white mineral deposits which sometime form on the surface of masonry surfaces...

The Healthy Homes Guarantee Act Regulations are put in place to ensure that every New Zealand home is warm and dry, and it is our job to...

The depth and quality of a pre-purchase building report varies greatly, so it’s important you first start by selecting a qualified and...

New Zealanders love their DIY, but a small renovation has the potential to open up a can of worms, so we’ve compiled a list of unexpected...

1. Research As soon as you can, start reading Web sites, newspapers, and magazines that have real estate listings. Make a note of...

Autumn will be a great time of year to get stuck into preparations to get your home into a healthy state before the harsher winter...

History The 1940’s-1960’s era of housing in New Zealand was greatly influenced by the housing shortage following the depression in the...

Summer is the perfect time to check off all of those outdoor maintenance jobs! Get out there in the sun this summer and keep your house...

Bungalows first appeared in New Zealand around WW1 and were the dominant style of the 1920’s. However their influence began to be...