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Back CONTRIBUTION TO TECHNICAL & LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENTS AWARD is Sponsored by Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment The Award is given to the individual who has excelled in contributing to advancing the technical and/or legislative understanding of...

Back Bruce Symon Realsure Director Non-invasive moisture detection devices and other tools are widely used by Accredited Building Surveyors to help build up a picture of any problems with a property. However, many people don’t fully understand the abilities – and the...

Back The Herald Q & A 8 November 2010Author: Bruce Symon Taking on a “leaky home” requires accurate knowledge about the condition of the home, the weather tightness risks, and the extent of current failures, such as your leaking upper-level decking.Without knowing...

Back Stuff.co.nz 26 May 2012 It's an understatement to say Sarah and Bruce Symon are passionate about their property inspectionbusiness, Realsure. A better term would be "crusaders for better industry standards" because over the past 12 years they havebattled...

Back June 2012 The recent changes in the Building Act along with those likely to be implemented in Bill (No 4) will have far-reaching consequences for many builders in the residential construction sector. The changes are all designed to improve the efficiency and...

Back The Herald 2010 In light of the recent Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA – CAC10011) decision against an Auckland Real Estate Agent who was prevented from contracting a specific house inspection company by the contract of sale and purchase, it is time to...

Back March 4, 2013 A High Court ruling against a Wellington building inspector who failed to identify a leaky home, highlights the importance of using a suitably qualified building surveyor, says the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ). Last month the...

Back Buying a home can be a real minefield. To help you through the process we have put together our top 5 tips. 1. Talk to your lawyer before signing your contract. The Sale and Purchase Agreement is a legally binding contract once signed by you and the seller.  Talk...

Back   Central and Southern New Zealand has been hit with some significant quakes over the past few years and while some residential homes have been damaged beyond repair, they have generally withstood the shaking without loss of life, which is what is required...

Back   People, we know recently sold their Auckland home by auction. Even though they were told there were 7 or 8 interested parties they were a bit worried because there were no building reports commissioned at all. However, on the day there were indeed 7...

Back   From the moment our homes are built they are in a state of degeneration. Periodically each of the home's components will require some repair or maintenance to keep them performing for the maximum possible time.  Understanding what needs to be done and when...

Back Buying a property can be both exhilarating and frightening at the same time, yet it’s a time you need to be attentive to the small print – in the Sale and Purchase agreement. We have recently been working with several purchasers and their lawyers who are fighting...

Back They've been called crusaders by the media and deal breakers by the real estate industry but it's hard to question their quality of service and commitment to improving the property inspection industry when co-founders and owners of the Realsure Group Bruce and...

Back Here are a couple of tips to keep you safe and dry this winter... Gutter Tip Keep those gutters clear. With recent rain, hail and snow it’s really important you ensure your gutters are clear of debris and flowing freely.  Blocked gutters can redirect the water...

Back   Our building industry can be product-driven by suppliers and the message about making your home healthy and warm can sometimes be much the same.  Fighting words perhaps, but you could be wasting your hard-earned money on insulation, heating or...

Back   Realsure director, Sarah Symon shares her very own journey transforming her house from a drafty icebox to a warm and comfortable home. Sarah moved into her new place back in 2003 and while she loved the home, going to bed wearing a beanie wasn't a...

Back   From Co-founder and Director Sarah Symon How often do you hear – where has the year gone, and here we are again rounding off another year.  WHAT A YEAR. As a nation, we aren’t great at celebrating achievements or acknowledging success, yet who we are as an...

Back There’s a new trend in pre-purchase or pre-sale reports called an Invasive Building Report. These “invasive” reports put a camera scope into the wall cavity to obtain a limited view of the cavity between wall studs, dwangs, and the bottom plate. The scope is...