Geotechnical Report NZ: What Your Auckland Site Has to Pass Before You Build
What a geotechnical report tests on an Auckland section, what “good ground” means, and what a failed test does to your foundations, your...
Subdivision Consent in Auckland: From Lodgement to Decision
How Auckland Council decides a subdivision consent, why the 20-working-day clock stops, and what you control at each stage under the RMA.
The Building Amendment Bill 2026: What It Means for Your New Home in Auckland
The NZ Building Amendment Bill 2026 brings mandatory new-build warranties, proportionate liability and faster consents. What it means if you’re...
Minor Dwelling Auckland: Does It Stack Up? 2026 Guide
Thinking about a minor dwelling on your Auckland section? Our 2026 feasibility guide covers the rules, real costs, yield and whether it actually pays.
Auckland New Builds: The Complete 2026 Buyer’s Guide
What’s being built in Auckland, the best suburbs for a new build, what to look for in a builder, and real 2026 costs. From an active Auckland...
Sunset Clauses in NZ: What Auckland Off-the-Plan Buyers Are Signing
A sunset clause lets an off-the-plan contract be cancelled if the title runs late, and no New Zealand law restricts how a developer uses it. Here are...
224c Certificate NZ: From Subdivision Consent to New Titles
What happens after your subdivision consent is granted in Auckland: the s223 and 224c certificates, the two lapse clocks, engineering approval and...
Granny Flats in Auckland: The New Consent-Free Rules
Since 15 January 2026 you can build a granny flat up to 70m2 in Auckland without a building or resource consent. Here is exactly what the new rules...
New Build Investment Property in NZ: The Rules That Apply in 2026
Interest is 100% deductible again and bright-line is 2 years. Here is what a new build investment property changes in NZ in 2026, and what it does...
