Building considerations

• How old is the property?
• What records are there at the local council?
• If the house is relatively new or extensions and alterations have taken place, are the relevant building permits in place?
• Do the electrics need upgrading?
• Check the condition of piles and roof.
• When will the home need painting again?
• Check the water pressure from taps and the shower.

Swimming pool

• Does it have the necessary consent?
• Does the fencing comply with current rules and regulations?

Decks

• If over a metre off the ground do they have the necessary consents?

Land considerations

Access

• Any Rights of Way that may affect you or surrounding property

Fencing

• Good boundary fencing?
• Further internal fencing required?

Subdivision

• Usually the vendor is responsible for all costs associated with subdivision
• From resource consent being granted it can take up to or in some instances more than six months until issue of Title
• Settlement occurs upon title issue in most cases
• Check services to be supplied and easements to be created
• Check land covenants

Effluent Disposal

• When was the septic tank last emptied
• The more modern systems usually have a regular maintenance contract in place.

Services

Water Supply

• Bore on property?
• Associated costs of sharing electricity to pump and maintenance?
• Easement from neighbours bore, dam or spring?
• Rainwater storage tanks?
• Filtration systems?
• Water meters?
• Alternative water supply – natural spring, dams/ponds

Power

• Location and route of power to property
• Three phase or single phase power available?
• Alternative power supplies such as solar or wind

Telephone

• Availablity of extra phone lines
• Mobile reception
• Internet access – cable or wireless
• Broadband capabilities
• TV reception

Legal

Land Covenants

• Full list should be supplied or available through lawyer
• Ensure you can meet requirements
• What else is happening in immediate surrounds?
• Buildings, plantings, activities

GST

• Inclusive or exclusive?
• Will you be claiming GST?
• Are you GST registered?
• Zero rated supply

Chattels

• What is included in the sale?
• What is excluded from the sale?
• What livestock stays?