What to check before buying land for a house
We all know the time-old property chant; “location, location, location”, but when it comes to choosing a section of land to build on, there’s a little more to it.
To help you evaluate the sections for sale in Hamilton, here’s a handy checklist with a few key points to consider:
1. Zoning and covenants
2. Slope
3. Soil
4. Services
5. Title
Thinking about building new? Check out Lodge Real Estate’s free guide on new build pitfalls to avoid so your next home goes up without a hitch.
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Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.7% Yes
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7.9% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
What's your favourite piece of Waikato history?
Car parks inspired a milking shed design that took off around the world and became a piece of Waikato District history.
A hundred-year-old church and gravestones from the 1880s will also feature as the district turns the spotlight on its past for its first Heritage Day on April 20.
Know Thy Neighbour? We are getting there!
We are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.
Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!
Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win one of our $50 Prezzy® card spot prizes...
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