Property Meth Test Hawkes Bay

Why Test a Property for Meth?

What we are seeing is that there are two main reasons people get a property tested for meth contamination:

1. They’re looking to purchase and want to check it’s not contaminated.
2. Its a rental and they’re testing between tenancies.

Both are legitimate reasons and we are seeing an increase in the number of tests being requested in both circumstances. Its not just the rising prevalence of meth use and manufacture driving up the frequency of testing. Lawyers, banks and insurance companies are now requiring purchasers and landlords to get the testing done as part of their due diligence and conditions. So, why exactly are lawyers, banks and insurance companies so concerned about meth contamination? The answer is simple; cost.

It’s no surprise to most that discovering you have a meth contaminated property can cost you thousands, sometimes even hundreds of thousands! Banks and insurance companies are risk adverse entities and don’t want anything to do with a costly decontamination job, or even worse, a lawsuit from a tenant or purchaser.

Not Just Cheaper Properties

We hear this all the time, and can even understand why people think it, but the assumption that lower socio-economic areas have higher levels of meth contamination is a fallacy. Well, from what we’ve seen anyway. After a days work my mates always jibe me and say things like “geez did you do many houses out in Flaxmere or Maraenui today?”, always waiting with bated breath for a juicy story about something like the house from trainspotting. “Sorry to disappoint guys, most of my tests were in Havelock North and Hospital Hill today” comes my usual reply.

Meth Speculators

Much like the “as is, where is” speculators from the Christchurch earthquake, we’re seeing 1-2 investors who are specifically looking for meth contaminated properties because they know they will get an exceptional deal. While this might seem unethical, There are two good reasons why this isn’t the case. Firstly, the seller is usually desperate and no one else will even consider buying a meth contaminated house, so these buyers are really helping them out of a jam. Secondly, they buy them with the intention of decontaminating them and renting them out or selling on. So in the end the house gets cleaned up.

If you’re a landlord or house hunter in the Hawkes Bay we highly recommend you get a meth test done. They’re inexpensive and fast and could save you thousands. Book your test online now!

Neville

Based in the Hawkes Bay, Neville is passionate about reducing the health and social effects of Methamphetamine. Neville studied down in Canterbury and has a Bachelor of Science Degree as well as diplomas in Environmental Management and Sustainability.

Neville is dedicated in the fight to beat New Zealand’s meth addiction as well as the crime and social ills associated with it. He doesn’t just talk the talk. Neville is a spokesperson for the Sensible Sentencing Trust and is an administrator of their Offender Database. He is also involved in the Boys To Men programme in schools which targets ‘at risk’ youth to help steer them on the right path while they are still young.

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