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Buying a house: A checklist to help home buyers make informed decisions

Buying a house is the biggest investment most of us make, so it is important to get it right.

Download the Buying a house information sheet [PDF 112 KB, 4 pages]

Maintaining your home: A checklist to help homeowners protect their properties

Most New Zealanders’ homes are their biggest investments, so it’s important to protect them.

Download the Maintaining your home information sheet [PDF 93 KB, 4 pages]

Weathertightness

Welcome to the weathertightness section of the Department of Building and Housing website. Here you will find information about designing and building houses that are weathertight, as well as how you can use the Weathertight Services if you have a problem with weathertightness.

Information for homeowners

Information for building professionals

Weathertight Services

Got a weathertightness problem?

1. Check our information for homeowners and building professionals.
2. Find out about Weathertight Services.
3. Use our search function.
4. Contact us.