The Challenge
Buying a property in New Zealand is a huge financial decision, but the due diligence process can be expensive and confusing. Buyers often spend $1,500 or more on legal reviews for properties they may never buy. First-time buyers in particular can struggle to understand technical reports, council data, and zoning rules. The information exists — but it’s scattered across different sources and written for professionals, not everyday buyers.
The Solution
Homework, is an AI-powered property analysis platform that helps buyers quickly understand a property before committing to expensive reports. Enter an address or upload documents and, within seconds, Homework produces a plain-English property report covering:
- Flood and environmental risks
- Zoning and development rules
- Nearby Crown land and Kāinga Ora housing
- School zones
- Property details and title information
- Resource consents extracted from council documents
The result is instant, easy-to-understand insight that normally requires hours of research or professional review.
The Impact
Homework gives buyers a faster, clearer starting point when researching a property. Instead of paying for professional advice upfront, buyers can quickly understand potential risks, ask better questions, and decide whether a property is worth investigating further.