Buying a house?
Tap into shared building reports – independent, trusted, and at a fraction of the price.
How the shared cost model works.
By Auction, Tender or Deadline Sales
Save money before you even bid.
We use AI to predict how many bidders are likely to buy the report based on the property's type and features. We then set one fair, fixed price and make the report available to all bidders.
Because everyone shared the cost, you save hundreds ordering your reports through BuyersRep.
And if you're the winning bidder, you can obtain legal reliance to the report for a small fee - meaning you can step into your house with confidence.
For other methods of sale
We're working on a shared-cost model for all other methods of sale, which will be ready soon.
In the meantime, you're welcome to access our network of affiliated inspectors. We'll arrange the inspection and pass on the costs at our negotiated rate, with no added margin.
For these sales type, the report will be addressed directly to you and will not be made available to others.
And you will
always get...
Trusted, independent and affiliated inspectors
- All of the inspectors on or platform are BOINZ, NZIBI or NZIBS affiliated.
- We check that each inspector has appropriate levels of Professional Indemnity insurance.
- We represent buyers. Buyers choose an inspector from our panel and BuyersRep acts as an independent intermediary.
A Report that aligns with NZ Standards
- All our inspectors follow the New Zealand Standard for Residential Property Inspections (NZS 4306:2005) — an industry-recognised benchmark developed by Standards New Zealand.
- This means you get a comprehensive visual inspection of the property, inside and out, carried out according to clear, nationally recognised guidelines.
the home buyers
We‘re here to make the process simpler and cheaper for you, the buyer. We represent buyers, not the seller or the agent, with total transparency.
Your one stop shop.
Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
This is a detailed, room-by-room check of the home based on the NZ Standard for Residential Property Inspections (NZS 4306:2005). It looks at all the key areas like the roof, walls, floors, windows, and doors. The inspector also checks for signs of leaks, moisture, cracks, or any visible structural issues. You ll get a clear picture of the property s overall condition – helping you avoid nasty surprises after you buy.
Asbestos Testing
This report checks if any part of the home contains asbestos, which was commonly used in older building materials. An inspector looks at places like ceilings, walls, roofing, and flooring to see if there’s anything that could pose a health risk. It’s especially useful if you’re planning to renovate or buy an older home.
Meth (P) Testing
This test checks whether methamphetamine (P) has been used or made in the house. The inspector takes surface swabs from different areas and sends them to a lab for testing. It helps you make sure the home is safe for you and your family to move into.
Property File Revision
A property file revision is a thorough review of the council property files to check for unconsented work, missing code compliance certificates, notices, and mismatches between approved plans and what has actually been built. These checks often uncover risks that don't show up in a standard building inspection. Many of the most serious and costly property defects arise from renovations or alterations that were not properly consented or signed off by council.
Frequently asked, frankly answered.
Sharing the cost of a building inspection is a new idea for most buyers. Below are the questions we hear most often — straight answers, no fine print.
For most people, a home is the biggest financial decision they'll ever make. A qualified inspector can spot moisture ingress, structural defects, poor workmanship, and hidden maintenance issues that aren't visible at an open home — problems that can cost tens or hundreds of thousands to fix and may affect your ability to insure, finance, or resell. An inspection lets you bid with confidence.
New Zealand's building inspection sector is largely unregulated — anyone can offer inspections regardless of training. That's why accreditation matters. Following guidance from settled.govt.nz (the Real Estate Authority's buyer/seller resource), BuyersRep only works with inspectors who are members of:
- BOINZ — Building Officials Institute of New Zealand
- NZIBI — New Zealand Institute of Building Inspectors
- NZIBS — New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
These bodies enforce professional standards, ongoing training, and accountability, including adherence to NZS 4306:2005.
The Residential Property Inspection Standard, maintained by Standards New Zealand. It sets the minimum scope, methodology, and reporting requirements for residential inspections. Compliance is voluntary, but BuyersRep requires it.
No. We represent buyers — connecting you with accredited inspectors and applying our cost-sharing model to reduce what you pay.
Every inspector must hold BOINZ, NZIBI, or NZIBS membership, carry professional indemnity insurance, commit to NZS 4306:2005, and have a strong reputation for report quality.
Instead of every bidder paying for their own inspection, we commission one report and share it across all interested buyers at a discounted price.
Shared reports start on a non-reliance basis, which keeps costs down at the bidding stage. If you win the property, our Reliance Upgrade gives you full legal reliance, as if you'd commissioned the report directly.
Yes, if you buy the property. It entitles you to rely on the report and provides legal protection if a significant issue later emerges that should have been picked up.
They cut upfront cost but come with real trade-offs: no written report, limited detail, hard to prove what was said, and little or no legal protection. BuyersRep gives you a professional written report at a lower cost while bidding, with the option to upgrade to full reliance if you buy.
Yes, and the difference matters. Vendor reports are commissioned by the seller, prepared for their purposes, and offer buyers no legal reliance. A BuyersRep report is:
- Commissioned for buyers, not sellers
- Carried out by an inspector independent of the vendor
- Eligible for legal reliance if you purchase
- Free of the conflicts of interest inherent in vendor reports
Yes, anybody can purchase a copy of a BuyersRep report, including the vendor.
Vendors can also go a step further and request that BuyersRep commissions an inspection of their property before they list. That way, the report is immediately available for bidders from the date the property is listed, and because the vendor is also buying a copy of the report, the cost is split across more parties – lowering the price for everyone, with every buyer (including the vendor) paying the same price.
Where the vendor is the first party to request a report for a property, they select the inspector from our affiliated panel but the report is commissioned by BuyersRep for buyers. Because a future buyer may upgrade to legally rely on the report, the inspector must prepare it with that in mind, and to the standardized scope (NZS 4306:2005) that we require inspectors on our panel to certify on every inspection.
So you can be confident that the report you are buying is impartial, and authored with your interests in mind.
There isn't one. You pay less and get a better product. The savings come from removing the duplication of multiple inspectors doing the same work. We channel volume to accredited inspectors and pay them an additional fee each time a report is resold, so everyone wins — except the cowboys.
What other buyers
have said.
I have saved a lot of money thanks to you guys.
Sophie
Auckland
