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Created by our expert inspectors as a practical tool for home buyers to identify potential issues at open homes, so you know what to watch for before making an offer.

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House hunting in Christchurch can feel overwhelming.

Under the fresh paint and tidy gardens, hidden issues can cost you thousands, or worse, put your family at risk.

The truth is, many property reports are vague, rushed, or miss critical details. That is why we created the Open Home Master Guide: a practical, 10-page checklist designed to help you spot red flags, ask the right questions, and compare properties with confidence.

Before you make an offer, arm yourself with a practical guide designed by expert inspectors to help you spot potential issues.

What’s inside the guide

  • The 10 hidden problems Christchurch buyers must check at every open home
  • A two-step rating tool to compare homes side-by-side
  • Questions to ask agents that they hope you will not
  • How to review property files, LIM reports, and earthquake history
  • Local tips for navigating Christchurch-specific risks like weather tightness, foundations, and drainage

Trusted by buyers across Christchurch

Our reports have been called the most detailed and accurate in New Zealand, even more thorough than engineers' reports.

  • Rated 5 out of 5
    “I reviewed 20 to 30 inspection reports, and Canterbury Property Reports stood out as the most detailed and accurate. This is why I chose them!”
    Rainer Oliver
  • Rated 5 out of 5
    “Absolutely the best building inspection reports I have seen. Easy to understand, even for a first-time buyer.”
    Caroline Maxwell
  • Rated 5 out of 5
    “I have worked in facilities management for 14 years, CPRL's report put the engineer's to shame.”
    Richard Lipscombe

Don't leave your biggest investment to chance

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