If the water meter is still spinning when all taps are off in your home then you probably have a water leak. If your home has a shut off valve, turn off the water supply to your home. If the…
Smart Meters & Smart Devices
The Privacy Commissioner warns that power companies know when you’re home thanks to smart meters. They know when you are out, when you go to bed… and they know much more than that. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has…
Disclosure of defects required by law for agents
Disclosure of any defects that become apparent in the sale process is required by law. It is not enough for an agent to simply say that there are conflicting reports on the property. That is not the same thing as…
Vendor-supplied builder’s reports
Vendor reports for owners in preparation for selling There has been a trend towards properties being sold by auction with a builder’s report supplied by the agents. Quite often vendors provide interested buyers with a copy of the LIM report…
Under floor insulation
When you’re under a house, something to look out for is that aluminium foil could go ‘live’ if a staple or other fastening through the foil also contacts a live electric cable. There have been deaths by electrocution in NZ…
Agents conflict of interest with prospective buyers
Agents and purchaser’s conflict of interest Real estate agents are acting for the vendors and their commission will rely on getting a sale. The agent will liaise with and may advise both parties to the sale. The conflict of interest does not…