Buying a home is a big deal. Even more so if you are either dealing  with mould-related health problems

 There is so much to consider when buying home. The finance, the location, the layout etc- but what
about the health of the home? This is not just the structural integrity of the building, but the actual indoor air quality that is inside the home.

 It is one of the most overlooked aspects of buying a home, mainly because most people don't fully understand the impact that mould and indoor air quality can have on your health. Just because the house fits the NZ Healthy Homes standards, it doesnt ensure that it is actually a healthy home.

 And while there is often some sort of building inspection done as the pre-purchase agreement, this won't always give you the full picture of the health of the home unless there
are major issues going on.

 It pays to be prepared.

THE HOMECHECK PROGRAM

PJ Harlow, a holistic home consultant, has put together an amazing package called the 'Home Check". This guide dives deep into the process of

  • Looking for a home
  • Building a team before you make an offer, so you are ready
  • Finding and interviewing a mould/home inspector
  • DIY moisture testing and home inspection during open homes
  • Testing and inspecting the home during the contingency period
  • Legal templates you can use


While this package is designed for the USA, the majority of the information
applies to buying a home anywhere in the world. It also has a lot of useful information that applies to finding a healthy rental.

There are 2 version. One includes a guide to HVAC which is very useful if purchasing a house with ducted HVAC as these can be quite complex and prone to mould

HOME CHECKHOME CHECK + HVAC GUIDE

The Mould Project can also help with the process of buying a home, or finding a rental.

We offer

  • Consultations around what to look for in a home, and what questions to ask.
  • Limited home inspections- including visual assessment, moisture testing, and sampling if necessary. (Available in Tauranga only))
  • Basic moisture meters (as recommended in the Homecheck program), and coaching on how to use one.
BOOK A CONSULT, OR FREE 15MIN CALLBUY MOISTURE METER