Buying land? Check these essentials first

- January 1, 2022

With house prices still on the rise, and Councils across the country working to speedily consent new homes, you may be considering buying a piece of land and building your next home. And who could blame you?

Building a house is a super-exciting proposition for anyone. But preparation is the key and that starts before you put an offer in on your dream section. Your NZCB builder is here to help, so find a local one. And keep reading so you know what to ask!

Richard Poff, of RTP Builders Limited in Christchurch, says the quality of the section is super-important.

“Is it TC1, TC2, TC3? This will affect the type of foundation and design required (and cost)," he says.

You should also check that all the boundary pegs are in place, as having your section re-surveyed could cost you up to $1,000.

Phil Claffey, of Character Building in Gisborne, also recommends checking if a geo-report has been done.

“Check that the section has all services as they should," ...