Healthy Homes Standards: Does your rental comply?
Healthy Homes standards became law on July 1st 2019 for all private & residential rental property. When the standards were
Healthy Homes Standards: Heating
It is a legal requirement for landlords to provide one or more fixed heaters which directly heat the main living
Healthy Homes Standards: Insulation
Did you know that ceiling and under floor insulation has been a legal requirement of rental homes since 1 July
Healthy Homes Standards: Ventilation
Did you know your rental property must have openable windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and all bedrooms?
Healthy Homes Standards – Moisture Ingress & Drainage
Did you know your rental property must have efficient drainage for the removal of stormwater, surface water, and groundwater? If
Do you know much about methamphetamine in your region?
While methamphetamine is still found in every region of New Zealand, we wanted to look at our results further. With
Playground Safety Audit
Do you know if you are a PCBU? The acronym PCBU represents a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking. PCBU’s
Healthy Homes Standards – Draught stopping
Did you know that as a landlord, it is your responsibility to make sure your rental property doesn’t have unreasonable
Why do I need a meth test between tenancies?
If you own a rental property you should know by now that there are a lot of rules and regulations
Rental Property Inspection – who, when and why?
Managing a rental property can be daunting. There are so many rules and regulations to follow in order to keep
Lead in your home
Lead has been recorded as being used in paint as early as the fourth century BC, but many countries have
Mould in your home
What is mould? Mould is natural and it plays a pretty cool role in our ecosystem. The job of these
The importance of playground safety
The Register of Play Inspectors International (RPII) is the main accrediting body worldwide for examining, accrediting, and certifying inflatable, indoor
Healthy Homes New Zealand, All you need to know
What are NZ healthy homes standards? In 2019 the government passed Healthy Homes legislation for all landlords to follow. This
Residential property investors urged to act responsibly with asbestos
Mum and Dad property investors are being urged to understand the new rules in dealing with asbestos or risk a
The History of Asbestos
Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring silicate minerals which is made up of thin, sharp, microscopic fibres. The
Asbestos – Law
Did you know we don’t have a specific act for asbestos in New Zealand? All asbestos law is governed by
Asbestos – Builders
When it comes to asbestos, there are a number of people responsible for managing and eliminating asbestos risk and harm
Asbestos – Body Corporates
When it comes to asbestos there are many people responsible for ensuring the health and safety of people on site
Asbestos – Property Managers
When it comes to asbestos there are many people responsible for ensuring the health and safety of people on-site is
New Zealand’s largest asbestos consultancy
Betta Asbestos Consultancy has 11 specialised inspectors nationwide who hold a minimum of BOHS IP402. Asbestos seems to be a
Asbestos – commercial property owners
Do I need an asbestos management plan? When it comes to asbestos there are many people responsible for ensuring the
Do I need an asbestos management plan?
Do I need an asbestos management plan? Approximately 170 people in New Zealand die each year from asbestos-related diseases. Breathing
Asbestos in rental properties
Asbestos in rental properties As a landlord, it is your responsibility to ensure that your property is safe for your
Asbestos in your home
Asbestos in your home Did you know asbestos may be in your home? New Zealanders are commonly known for their
Asbestos
Asbestos Asbestos is naturally occurring and made up of small, microscopic fibres. When it is disturbed, the fibres can become
A comprehensive guide to asbestos
Asbestos is a confusing topic, which is why we have put together a guide to asbestos to help you understand
Weatherboard and timber cladding maintenance
A well-maintained property exterior is a key to impressing potential buyers. However, New Zealanders are more often putting their property
Why use a building inspector and not a builder friend?
Often the kiwi approach to life is the can-do attitude. The ‘I can do it myself’ mentality and the ‘she’ll
The Buying Process
The dos and don’ts of buying property in New Zealand. The process of buying property can be different in different
Why you need a certified meth tester?
If you are buying a home, you will already know that it isn’t a legal requirement that you have your
What to look out for when buying a house? Methamphetamine
If you live in New Zealand, we’re positive you’ve heard of the illegal substance methamphetamine before. Amphetamine was discovered by
How does our traffic light system work?
When our building inspectors visit a property and conduct a building inspection, they work in sections. There are 10 sections
What to look out for when buying a house? Dux Quest Piping
If you’re not new to the property buying game you would have heard of Dux Quest piping before. If you
Onduline roof & wall cladding
Do you know what to look out for when purchasing a property? Some materials or pre existing building issues will
What to look out for when buying a house – Scrim
Do you know what issues might be lurking in the walls of the property you’re looking to purchase? Our building
What to look out for when buying a house? Weather tightness
If you live in New Zealand and you have an interest in property in some way, shape, or form, you
What to look out for when buying a house? – Oil Tempered Hardboard
When buying a property it is important that you are aware of any issues that might cost you money in
Top Tips For Putting In An Offer
Make your initial offer $10,000 or $15,000 below the maximum you would be willing to pay. This allows you some
Residential property investors asked to act responsibly with asbestos
Mum and Dad property investors are being urged to understand the rules in dealing with asbestos or risk a costly
Don’t toss a coin – Call Us!
If you’re weighing up whether to buy a house or property, don’t make a rash decision on the toss of
Meth Test between Tenancies
Betta Inspect It, are now advising all landlords and property managers to “Meth test between tenancies”. This is because one-in-every-three
Tips On Choosing a Property Inspector
When it comes to buying a house, finding the right house inspector can be just as important as finding the
Dangerous NZ House Nasties
The sheer number of hidden horrors it’s discovering under many homes has prompted further action by Auckland Council. Concerned that
How to clean and repair your roof and gutters
How do I clean a roof? While you may think that cleaning your roof is a simple task, there are