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Your offer just got accepted and the clock is ticking. Before you race to go unconditional, we slow things down and show you how to turn a builder’s report and LIM into your strongest tools for safety, savings, and peace of mind. With Jordan in the chair, we unpack real first‑home buyer stories where a quick skim missed unconsented work, a storage cut through a structural beam, and moisture hints that could snowball into expensive repairs.
We break down how to read beyond the coloured flags and interpret the story in the details: what a small bathroom leak suggests about ventilation, why a “recent alteration” line should trigger a consent cross‑check, and how to match photos and past listings with council records. You’ll learn the difference between manageable maintenance and red‑flag risk, when to bring in a builder or engineer, and how banks view reports versus what you actually need to verify yourself. We also share practical ways to use homes.co.nz history and council files to spot inconsistencies early.
Most importantly, we show you how to use findings to negotiate. From gathering quotes to structuring a calm, evidence‑based request, this walkthrough reveals how a modest repair estimate can support a meaningful price drop. We revisit a real case where roof work shaved $10k off the purchase, and we’re clear about the step that locks you in: once you confirm you’re happy with the builder’s report and go unconditional, the house is yours and backing out isn’t an option. If the facts don’t stack up, step away; if they do, use the report as a maintenance roadmap for the next five years.
If you’re a first‑home buyer in New Zealand navigating LIM reports, consents, and builder inspections, this is your field guide. Hit follow, share this with a friend who’s house hunting, and leave a quick review to help others find practical, no‑nonsense advice for smarter property decisions.
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By Zebunisso AlimovaYour offer just got accepted and the clock is ticking. Before you race to go unconditional, we slow things down and show you how to turn a builder’s report and LIM into your strongest tools for safety, savings, and peace of mind. With Jordan in the chair, we unpack real first‑home buyer stories where a quick skim missed unconsented work, a storage cut through a structural beam, and moisture hints that could snowball into expensive repairs.
We break down how to read beyond the coloured flags and interpret the story in the details: what a small bathroom leak suggests about ventilation, why a “recent alteration” line should trigger a consent cross‑check, and how to match photos and past listings with council records. You’ll learn the difference between manageable maintenance and red‑flag risk, when to bring in a builder or engineer, and how banks view reports versus what you actually need to verify yourself. We also share practical ways to use homes.co.nz history and council files to spot inconsistencies early.
Most importantly, we show you how to use findings to negotiate. From gathering quotes to structuring a calm, evidence‑based request, this walkthrough reveals how a modest repair estimate can support a meaningful price drop. We revisit a real case where roof work shaved $10k off the purchase, and we’re clear about the step that locks you in: once you confirm you’re happy with the builder’s report and go unconditional, the house is yours and backing out isn’t an option. If the facts don’t stack up, step away; if they do, use the report as a maintenance roadmap for the next five years.
If you’re a first‑home buyer in New Zealand navigating LIM reports, consents, and builder inspections, this is your field guide. Hit follow, share this with a friend who’s house hunting, and leave a quick review to help others find practical, no‑nonsense advice for smarter property decisions.
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Support the show
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You thought it's not possible or the dream is too far away? Come to my webinar and I will show you, you are much closer to your dream, than you think you are!
Join Here - https://bit.ly/4m9SL72