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Consents & Compliance

Building consent, LIM reports, code compliance and the paperwork that gets a build over the line.

Written for people planning a home in Nelson, Tasman, Richmond, Motueka and across the top of the South. New to the terms below? Our glossary explains them in plain English.

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The Building Consent Process in Nelson and Tasman, Explained

Consent without the stress: how a new-home building consent works in Nelson and Tasman, from which council applies to the 20 working day timeframe, inspections and the Code Compliance Certificate.

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Resource Consent vs Building Consent: What’s the Difference?

The plain-English difference between a resource consent and a building consent in New Zealand: what each one checks, when you need one, both or neither, the common resource-consent triggers, and how the two sequence and can add time to your build.

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What a LIM Report Tells You Before You Buy a Site

A plain-English guide to the LIM report: what a Land Information Memorandum is, what it covers, why you should read one before you buy a building site, the red flags to watch for, and how a LIM differs from the fuller property file.

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Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) Explained

What a Code Compliance Certificate is, how it differs from a building consent, how it is issued after final inspections and producer statements, and why a home without one causes trouble with finance, insurance, resale and safety.

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Producer Statements and Inspections During a Build

What a producer statement is, the council inspections that happen through a build, who signs off what between the Licensed Building Practitioner, engineer and council, and how this paper trail gives you independent assurance and supports your code compliance certificate.

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Covenants and Design Controls on a Subdivision: What They Mean for Your Build

Registered land covenants and design controls are private rules on your title that can dictate cladding, roof pitch, floor area, height, colours and build timeframes. Here is what they cover, why developers use them, how they affect your design and cost, and what to read before you buy.

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