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Shaky building warning

Monday 23rd of January 2006

Changes to the Building Act have raised the standard of what is now considered earthquake-proof, and as a result, local councils will have to identify buildings that do not meet the revised criteria and order strengthening work. Owners of some commercial and multi-storey residential blocks built before 1965 will need to carry-out strengthening work.

Property investment analyst Kieran...

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