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Building consent in Auckland: what you need before you build, and what to do if you didn't
Decks, retaining walls, pools, bathrooms, kitchens and garage conversions: what actually needs a building consent in Auckland, what doesn't, and how to fix it if you've already built without one.
Nish Jadav
Sep 2710 min read
Granny Flat Rules Auckland: Why You Can't Just Plonk One On
Auckland's new rules let you build a granny flat up to 70m² without consent. Here's why that's rarely so simple in Mairangi Bay, Murrays Bay and Rothesay Bay, plus the costs most owners don't see coming.
Nish Jadav
Aug 106 min read
Plan Change 120 and the East Coast Bays: what it actually means for your street
What Plan Change 120 means for homes in Mairangi Bay and the East Coast Bays. The PC78 vs PC120 changes, the local impact, and how to have your say.
Nish Jadav
Jun 235 min read
Auckland Cross Leases Explained: What They Actually Mean for Homeowners
Cross leases sound complicated but they don't have to be. Three real examples of how I've navigated cross lease questions for buyers and sellers on the North Shore.
Nish Jadav
Jan 195 min read
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