NZ Herald Articles about Leaky Homes

Leaky Homes & Monolithic Cladding – 20 Years to Go??

The leaky home statistics keep on coming… the key being not to buy one, or own one if possible! So what’s in store for these leaking homes (leaky buildings) over the next 20 yrs or so? There was an interesting article in the NZ Herald over the weekend that talks about the leaky home crisis, and how long it’s predicted [...]

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What Does a Leaky Home/Building Look Like?

If you don’t know what a leaky home or leaky building looks like, then you’re not the only one. What is the perception created from a ‘look-a-like’ leaky home? Recently I was contacted by newspaper reporter Michelle Coursey at the NZ Herald regarding the first thoughts some home buyers have when they come across a property for sale that ‘looks [...]

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Is Consent Needed to Repair Leaky Building or Home?

Here is some very interesting information for those of you who have purchased a leaky home or leaky building and are considering repairs, but aren’t sure if you need building consent first. Building a home in NZ is subject to the Building Act 2004. If you go ahead and start renovating your home, or begin [...]

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Mold and Leaky Homes can Cause Depression, Asthma and Anxiety

Have you ever wondered why you start sneezing all of a sudden, or why your asthma suddenly comes on for no apparent reason? How about when you wake up in the morning and your tounge feels alittle rough, or excess mucus has ‘appeared out of no where?’ Here’s the immediate problem we all face in [...]

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Leaky Home Bill Ends Up With Forced Sale

The leaky home saga only gets more interesting as time passes. It’s not so interesting for the lady in the story below, who was part of a body corporate that won a 5 million dollar out of court settlement… yet was still forced to sell her home! How do you avoid such problems? The easy answer [...]

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Could a Leaky Home Really Drive Someone to Depression and Suicide Attempts?

Is your current home your future coffin? That sounds like a very strong opening statement I know, but not getting a home checked for leaks prior to purchasing a property could potentially lead you down a scary path… fast! Getting your current or future home inspected for excess moisture behind the walls on a regular basis is absolutely critical these days… here’s why: Recently in [...]

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