Earthquake Strengthening: An Asset Owners Guide
Earthquake Strengthening requirements are becoming an increasingly important consideration for building owners and property stakeholders across New Zealand. This free guide, Earthquake Strengthening – An Asset Owners Guide, explains what owners, developers, and investors need to know about earthquake-prone buildings (EPBs), regulatory obligations, and evolving compliance frameworks.
Designed for asset owners, investors, developers, and property managers, the guide breaks down the current regulatory environment, clarifies %NBS ratings, and explains how seismic assessments (ISA/DSA) function. It also outlines the 2025 EPB reforms, including the transition to a risk-based system, removal of %NBS thresholds, targeted retrofit requirements, reduced compliance costs, and extended remediation timeframes.
Whether you are assessing a newly acquired property, planning a strengthening strategy, or evaluating financial risk, this resource provides clear, practical guidance to help you navigate compliance, insurance considerations, lender expectations, and asset valuation impacts.
What you’ll learn:
How earthquake-prone building regulations apply in New Zealand
Understanding %NBS ratings and what they mean for your asset
How Initial Seismic Assessments (ISA) and Detailed Seismic Assessments (DSA) work
Key changes under the 2025 EPB reforms
Strengthening, demolition, and investment decision factors
Insurance, lending, and valuation implications
Practical strategies for managing compliance and risk
Download the free guide to better understand earthquake strengthening obligations and how the EPB reforms may affect your property decisions.
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