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 New Zealand Property Inspection Standards |
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| The recent events in the building industry relating to weather tightness and house inspections have been hot topics on consumer television, in the papers and magazines, and have high lighted the need to introduce consistency and reliability into Inspections of residential properties, among other matters. |
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| Realsure Ltd was approached in June 2003 by Standards New Zealand, to discuss the establishment of New Zealand Property Inspection Standards. At the time, Realsure Ltd was complying with an Australian Inspection Standard, being the only recognisable standard for the Industry. As a result of this request, the Director of Realsure Ltd, Bruce Symon and other industry officials were asked to sit on the Expert Committee to develop the Property Inspection Standards for the New Zealand Building Inspection Industry. |
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| New Zealand Property Inspection Standards were established primarily to meet the needs of the Pre-purchase and Pre-sale Inspection Industry in New Zealand. |
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| The standards were completed, and from the end of February 2005 are to be used to form the basis of any Pre-purchase and Pre-sale inspection. |
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| “The sale and/or purchase of residential property is an important decision and should be contemplated only in the knowledge of the circumstances surrounding the property. In order for these decisions to be regarded as informed, completely independent and objective advice is often required.” |
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| “It is intended that the Standard will also deliver the following public good: |
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Give credibility to the Property Inspection sector by: |
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Setting levels of competence, |
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Maintaining nationwide consistency;
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Benefit all parties with an interest in the property; and |
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Identify deferred maintenance issues, as well as other defects.” |
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| Extracts from NZS 4306:2005. |
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| Some Inspector’s and Inspection Companies may not be able to meet the competency, reporting levels, and other requirements of the standard – Realsure guarantee to meet the requirements of the standard. |
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| If you choose to use an Inspector who is not compliant with the NZ Standards – you are risking your home as an investment, and potentially a safe and healthy place to live. |
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| Some simple clues to determine whether the Inspection Company you’re working with is working to the Standards: |
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You will be required to sign an agreement stating the Standard compliance |
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among other matters, before an inspection can be carried out. |
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You will receive written verification of engagement of the booking stating |
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important terms and matters. |
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The Inspection will be carried out by an Inspector with a relevant technical |
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qualification – ask about it. |
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The Inspection Company will be fully insured, including Professional |
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Indemnity. |
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You will receive a written report. |
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You will receive a Certificate of Inspection with your report. |
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| Realsure Ltd was the only Practitioner specialising in Pre Purchase or Pre Sale, Property Inspections on the Expert Committee for the development of the New Zealand Property Inspection Standards – think about it – why would you go elsewhere? |
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