A growing concern for us is the huge sums of money buyers are paying for valuations, lawyers and building inspections, let alone the time wasted talking to banks and insurance companies. Buyers...Stop...take a breath and contact Risknet. Risknet offer what no other firm in the market can offer, as we…
Oct
24
Feb
19
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) Amendment Act has been passed by Parliament. Megan Woods, the minister responsible for EQC, has outlined the key changes to the law, which include: An immediate extension of the timeframe for lodging a claim from three months to two years Providing EQC scope to share information…
Feb
11
And now a new batch of damaged homes will enter the market. We Check before you Commit. Phone Risknet 022 609 6026 Before you put pen to paper in Christchurch article care of https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/nz/news/breaking-news/eqc-homeowners-settle-insurance-disputes-out-of-court-157823.aspx?utm_source=GA&utm_medium=20190210&utm_campaign=WIBNZ-MorningBriefing&utm_content=26663138-FA78-4AC5-B229-678781C80626&tu=26663138-FA78-4AC5-B229-678781C80626
Feb
11
Risknet® Floor Level Surveys and Specialised reports aim to mitigate buyers risks in the property market. The Canterbury property market is in turmoil, with many property sales failing during the due diligence process. Finance, Insurance and lack of buyer confidence in the quality of repairs are cited as the main reasons.…
Feb
07
Floor Levels: Residential We check Christchurch Floor levels for post-quake Christchurch and wider Canterbury property. A critical part of robust property due diligence. Floor Levels are a good starting point to flag potential problems with a specific dwelling. Current issues may include load bearing walls, foundation uplift or settlement, hogging…
Feb
04
Client advised to 'walk from the deal' - not to proceed. An issue we investigate with post-quake properties and previous, pre-existing damaged house. The agents sold to the first home buyers emotions. The client signed a Conditional Agreement. Client incurred $2200+GST in reports and lawyer advice. Risknet delivers a report highlighting…
Dec
13
If you are nervous about Christchurch property, then that is a positive start. You know you need a building inspection, but what type? We have seen a significant uplift from clients needing to verify the repairs on Christchurch property. Repairs that they previously trusted were satisfactory as the information was supplied from the…
Dec
13
Only the Risknet database has the history of sales for thousands of properties sold in Canterbury. Talk to us First, before you put pen to paper or raise your hand at auction. Buyers have too much to lose and are further exposed to future insurance issues. www.Risknet.co.nz 022 609 6026
Oct
16
Hi Stuart, Thanks so much for this and the other report – really great to get this in a timely manner. I would highly recommend you to any and all sellers and buyers! Regards Prudence (home seller) Excellent work! Your practical advice paid off. You found things my lawyer had no idea…
Oct
16
The EQC Fund took decades to build, but less than one decade to decimate. The New Zealand disaster fund is all but gone. EQC with less than $170m* left in the fund, and an expected $300m*+ of expected claims including Christchurch related re-repairs known, and 2018 weather events. Botched repairs…