25/02/2023
Steer clear of soggy goods!
When you’re buying used property, it pays to be careful. Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a product is water damaged before you buy. Buying from a business rather than privately gives you some protection from faulty or damaged goods but there’s other checks you can make before you buy.
Find out more here 👇
For vehicles: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/choosing-the-right-vehicle/recalls-and-damaged-vehicles/written-off-and-damaged-vehicles/ #:~:text=This%20means%20the%20vehicle%20can,the%20ban%20flag%20is%20removed.
For houses: https://www.consumerprotection.govt.nz/help-product-service/buying-or-renting-a-house/buying-after-natural-disasters/ :
For other used goods: https://www.consumerprotection.govt.nz/general-help/ways-to-buy-and-pay/private-sales-and-second-hand-goods/ -rights-when-buying-secondhand-from-a-trader