by Editor | Nov 27, 2020 | Photo Diaries
Looking Good – Long Ago In 2017 we could never have guessed the extent of shoddy workmanship in our house. This photo diary shows the almost-complete house. Superficially the house was looking good but it did not have good bones and it did not stay good for...
by root | Nov 26, 2020 | Photo Diaries
From Planning to House Building 2016 had been the time for plans. From seeing the first plans through the tweaks to the final plans submitted for approval in November. 2017 was the time for house building and seeing the plans coming into fruition. The anticipation was...
by Editor | Nov 22, 2020 | General
Our Local Building Inspector We have been very fortunate that the local building inspector is an honourable person, really honourable. Straight as a die, honest as the day is long. Long may this department be blessed with his integrity. Meeting the Building Inspector...
by Editor | Nov 22, 2020 | Before You Start
Reasons for this post In this blog post we look at the purpose of the NHBRC and the responsibilities of the NHBRC registered home builder. The builder in our matter, although registered with the council, failed to enrol our build. By law, all new home builds must be...
by Editor | Nov 22, 2020 | General, Inspection Reports
First Independent Report This MBA (Master Builders Association) Report on the poor quality of workmanship is the first independent report we have on our house build. Sadly it is damning of the developer/builder’s shoddy build quality. By May 2019 we were getting...
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