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Jeff Chau
- Mar 19
Resource Consent Process
Prior to applying the building consent, undertaking certain activities in New Zealand may require a resource consent. Resource consents...
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Jeff Chau
- Mar 18
Building Consent Process (Step-by-step Guide)
Embarking on a construction project in New Zealand can be an exciting endeavor. Whether you're planning to build a new home, extend an...
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Tony Liu
- Mar 5, 2017
Green Light For Auckland Unitary Plan
Thanks a lot for visiting Japan Homes’ Blog. (日本語訳下にあります) The most important legal challenge to Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) has been...
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Tony Liu
- Feb 19, 2017
Rainwater Harvesting System
Hi everyone, Rainwater re-use system is a very good option if you think about the environment and saving the cost for water. (日本語訳下にあります)...
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Tony Liu
- Jan 22, 2017
Six Options To Deal With A Leaky Home
Hi All Thank you for your time. (日本語訳下にあります) Recently a client asked us for advises about what he can do with his own home that has a...
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Tony Liu
- Dec 18, 2016
Appeals Against Council Decisions: Auckland Unitary Plan
Thanks for visiting Japan Homes Blog! (日本語訳下にあります) There are a number of the appeals against the Council decision for the new Auckland...
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Tony Liu
- Nov 28, 2016
Auckland Design Manual
Hi All, Do you know there is a very good one-stop WEB source about Auckland building/urban design? (日本語訳下にあります) It is AUCKLAND DESIGN...
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Tony Liu
- Oct 23, 2016
JAPAN HOMES STANDARD NEW HOME PLANS FOR SUBDIVISION!!
Hi all, Hope you have a great long Labour day weekend. (下面有中文的翻译)/(日本語訳下にあります) The new Auckland Unitary Plan allows your land to be...
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Tony Liu
- Oct 19, 2016
House Design Is The Key For Your Successful Subdivision Project
(English Writing is below)/(日本語訳下にあります) 今回のAUPで特筆すべてきは、 「街との融合のとれた景観」 という基準が住宅建設申請にあたり、 議論の対象になった。ということでしょう。 しかし、今の時点では、 ...
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Tony Liu
- Oct 9, 2016
New Maximum Building Coverage of Sites in Auckland Unitary Plan
Hi All, Thanks for visiting my blog. (下面有中文的翻译)/(日本語訳下にあります) Under the new Auckland Unitary Plan (AUP) the maximum building coverage of...
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Tony Liu
- Sep 25, 2016
Biggest Opportunity For Property Subdivision!!
Hi All Thanks for visiting our blog!! (下面有中文的翻译)/(日本語訳下にあります) There is a huge investment or building-new-home-for-your-own...
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Tony Liu
- Sep 18, 2016
Alternative HIRB for Mixedhousing Suburban Zone
Hi All, Hope you have a great day!! (日本語の文章は下段にあります↓) (以下有中文的翻译↓) Under the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP), there is new rules...
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Tony Liu
- Sep 10, 2016
PAUP: Minor Unit Is Possible In Single-House Zoning
Hi All, In Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (PAUP) if your land is in Single-House zone you may not be able to subdivide it or build...
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Tony Liu
- Sep 4, 2016
Minor Unit Can Be Built in AUP!! / グラニーフラットはAUP施工後も建てられます!
Dont trust Japan Homes!! (日本語の文章は下段にあります↓) We said in this blog a few months ago that new minor dwelling units would not be allowed to...
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Tony Liu
- Aug 28, 2016
New Auckland Unitary Plan / オークランド ユニタリープラン
Hope you have a great day!! Recently the new Auckland Unitary Plan has been announced. This new plan enables more dense residential...