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Are landlords ready for the healthy homes deadline?

Landlords have had six years to meet healthy homes standards, but experts say many of the country’s half a million […]

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Have landlords made the Healthy Homes deadline?

The deadline for rental properties to meet the Healthy Homes deadline is less than 24 hours away, and some properties […]

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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 […]

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Healthy Homes Standards: Heating

It is a legal requirement for landlords to provide one or more fixed heaters which directly heat the main living […]

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Healthy Homes Standards: Insulation

Did you know that ceiling and under floor insulation has been a legal requirement of rental homes since 1 July […]

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Healthy Homes Standards: Ventilation

Did you know your rental property must have openable windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and all bedrooms? […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Playground Safety Audit

Do you know if you are a PCBU? The acronym PCBU represents a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking. PCBU’s […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Lead in your home

Lead has been recorded as being used in paint as early as the fourth century BC, but many countries have […]

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Mould in your home

What is mould? Mould is natural and it plays a pretty cool role in our ecosystem. The job of these […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The History of Asbestos

Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring silicate minerals which is made up of thin, sharp, microscopic fibres. The […]

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Asbestos – Law

Did you know we don’t have a specific act for asbestos in New Zealand? All asbestos law is governed by […]

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Asbestos – Builders

When it comes to asbestos, there are a number of people responsible for managing and eliminating asbestos risk and harm […]

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Asbestos – Body Corporates

When it comes to asbestos there are many people responsible for ensuring the health and safety of people on site […]

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Asbestos – Property Managers

When it comes to asbestos there are many people responsible for ensuring the health and safety of people on-site is […]

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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 […]

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Asbestos – commercial property owners

Do I need an asbestos management plan? When it comes to asbestos there are many people responsible for ensuring the […]

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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 […]

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Asbestos in rental properties

Asbestos in rental properties As a landlord, it is your responsibility to ensure that your property is safe for your […]

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Asbestos in your home

Asbestos in your home Did you know asbestos may be in your home? New Zealanders are commonly known for their […]

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Asbestos

Asbestos Asbestos is naturally occurring and made up of small, microscopic fibres. When it is disturbed, the fibres can become […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The Buying Process

The dos and don’ts of buying property in New Zealand. The process of buying property can be different in different […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Onduline roof & wall cladding

Do you know what to look out for when purchasing a property? Some materials or pre existing building issues will […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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The essential home inspection checklist: What every buyer and seller needs to know

Thorough Inspections are Key in Property Transactions.At Betta Inspect It, we know that a well-prepared home inspection can make all […]

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How long does It take to schedule a building inspection?

Understanding the timeline for what is a crucial step in property investment At Betta Inspect It, we recognise that when […]

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Four Ways to be Proactive in Property Maintenance

What is Property Maintenance? Different types of properties require different kinds of maintenance schedules. This is often determined by the […]

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What to look out for when buying a house – Wiring Types

We understand that buying a house can be daunting, and there are so many things to consider when putting in […]

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Small Business Project: The Havelock North property inspection company dominating the market

By Miriam Bell, Senior Reporter for STUFF, published May 5, 2025 Betta Group has become the largest property inspection company […]

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Could try harder: Healthy homes inspection pass rates are low

Only a quarter of rental properties nationwide pass their healthy homes standards compliance inspections on first try, new analysis from […]

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