Riverfront Home Sold After Flood Notice Battle | Auckland News

A Christchurch couple is selling their stunning riverfront home—designed by Sheppard and Rout Architects—after a hard-fought legal battle that finally cleared a misleading flood hazard notice from their title. Though the house met all building codes and they’d never flooded in 34 years, insurance costs soared and sales stalled. A recent court ruling confirmed their case: while extreme weather could cause flooding, protections were adequate, making the notice unjustified. Now, despite winning the fight and loving the property’s river views, oak floors, gourmet kitchen, and $2.81M value, they’re reluctantly listing it for auction after discovering a beloved nearby apartment. The council admits their original decision followed outdated guidance, and with new rules banning homes this close to rivers, this rare gem is now a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c40180745a6f9e1