Navigating shaky ground

Attention has been focused on the business risks seismic events can pose since last year’s Kaikoura earthquakes – and yet many people are still unclear about what they need to do.

Friday, January 27th 2017, 12:00AM

by The Landlord

Post-earthquake Christchurch

To that end, in the January issue of NZ Property Investor magazine we explore what commercial property owners should know before and after an earthquake strikes.

When the devastating Christchurch earthquakes hit back in 2010/2011, they took most people by surprise.

To a degree, the level of damage reflected the lack of anticipation and preparation.

In the six years since, seismic activity seems to have stepped it up a notch.

There have been significant earthquakes in Seddon and, more recently, Kaikoura.

As a result, awareness of the risks to people, property and businesses has increased, while much work has gone into strengthening buildings.

But as the immediate impression of each earthquake fades, so too does the level of preparedness.

How many commercial property investors know how to earthquake proof their property – or what to do should an earthquake damage their property?

In January’s NZ Property Investor magazine, we provide a rundown of the top 10 things investors need to do to get ready for and, in a worst case scenario, respond to an earthquake should one strike.

To read our top 10 tips in full, click here to get the digital issue of NZ Property Investor magazine.

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Tags: property investment

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