# \#property-due-diligence

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## [Buying a Home? The $132,940 Recladding Nightmare Highlights a Critical Lesson](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/buying-a-home-the-132-940-recladding-nightmare-highlights-a-critical-lesson/595)

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**Author:** [@support-newkids](https://newkids.discourse.group/u/support-newkids)\
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**Last updated:** [24 August 2026 01:51 UTC](https://newkids.discourse.group/t/buying-a-home-the-132-940-recladding-nightmare-highlights-a-critical-lesson/595 "2026-08-24T01:51:40Z")

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For the community - Shared by member @Salicifolia :folded\_hands: A Christchurch couple were left facing a $132,940 recladding bill after buying a townhouse with monolithic cladding and significant potential weathertigh…