A common Christchurch greeting now is “What zone are you?”
This has come about as a result of the earthquakes in Christchurch and the subsequent government efforts to restore order and a future for our battered citizens. There will be many people buying land, building, making plans, and sometimes leaving us for somewhere less shaky.
- If you are looking to buy property we have some online resources and books to help you. We also list websites for property buyers and sellers.
- If you’ve been out of the property market for a while, The streetwise home buyer will be useful to you.
- If you are green in all aspects, then some repairs may be on the cards. Try searching our BiblioCommons catalogue for remodelling and maintenance and repair.
- In the event your house is munted, then you may be wanting to consider a design for a new home. Some things to consider are floor plan size, siting for the sun, likely occupants, solar and green capabilities etc. Search BiblioCommons for books on house design.
Along with your new and fabulous plans,whatever they may be, it could be time to have a think about what you would like the new face of Christchurch to look like. The Christchurch City Council has made provision for you to make your comments on the Central City Plan.
Whichever situation you find yourself in, the staff at our libraries are always happy to assist you find the resources you need.
Robyn Drabble, New Brighton
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