https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:05:45 +0000 Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:02:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=42766 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42766&PID=5819020&title=first-home#5819020 Author: redtulip
Subject: 42766
Posted: 14 November 2012 at 11:02am

Hi,
Totally agree with Hope about getting a professional report done - the cost of having it done would far outweigh the costs of having to fix a major problem. We had one done before we bought our place and was really surprised at just how detailed it was... had the smallest things listed - was great because small things add up (cost wise), especially with a new mortgage. The previous owner fixed everything up before settlement. Good luck ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:02:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42766&PID=5819020&title=first-home#5819020 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42766&PID=5819016&title=first-home#5819016 Author: Hopes
Subject: 42766
Posted: 14 November 2012 at 10:33am

I think you should get a professional builders report done mould or no mould. I know you've been living there, but there could be serious structural issues waiting in the wings that haven't made themselves obvious that could be a real hassle later on. Get a report and then not only will you know you're safe structurally, you'll get an answer on the mould etc too.

Our house is fine, but we get some corners that tend to get grotty. In our case, it's because the damp air tends to gather there, rather than being due to any leaks or real problems. It could just be that. ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:33:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42766&PID=5819016&title=first-home#5819016 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42766&PID=5818826&title=first-home#5818826 Author: pumpkino
Subject: 42766
Posted: 12 November 2012 at 12:07pm

Do you know any builders that you trust that you could get round to have a look? Alternatively you get a professional report done by RealSure, if they operate in your area. They will pick up any issues - costs a couple of hundred dollars (I think) but worth it if it saves you a lot of money and stress in future. You just can't be too careful when buying a house!]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:07:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42766&PID=5818826&title=first-home#5818826 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42766&PID=5818813&title=first-home#5818813 Author: Bubie
Subject: 42766
Posted: 12 November 2012 at 10:39am

Hi Everyone

We are looking at buying our first home, but love the house we are renting at the moment, it does have some issues, but is a gorgeous house, fenced for our kids and in a brilliant area. It would be lovely to do up :) The issues we have is when the hot water cylinder needed replaced thats when we started to get mould on the bedrooms wallpaper, one room out of the three bedrooms, it keeps coming back and also a bit in the corners of the lounge aswell, its got a great fire, everything we need. The house is also bone dry underneath so we are not sure where the mould is coming from. We got told if we got a primer from Guthrie baron and took off the wallpaper and applied it and did everything they told us to do then it should not come back - Question is, if the landlord would sell us the house, would it be wise to touch it with the mould issue ? Every house we look at is probably going to need a wee bit of work done and with a different house we wouldnt know what issues the owners had covered up anyway ? What would u do ? This would be our first home . Once the house was done up with new wallpaper,curtains and stuff then it would be a gorgeous home, in a brilliant area too ! What's your opinion ?

TIA ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:39:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=42766&PID=5818813&title=first-home#5818813