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2016 Kaikōura/Hurunui earthquake claims settlement research: Evaluating the impacts of cash settlements on the long-term quality of the housing stock (Housing Quality Report)

Authors: Eade, C., Bird, E., Horsfall, S., Brown, C., Brunsdon, D., and Brunsdon, N. 

Project Number: 2049

Abstract

This report investigates the impacts of cash settlement of insurance claims following the 2016 Kaikōura/Hurunui earthquake. In particular, the report focuses on the impact on the long-term quality of housing. The research draws on insurance claims data, building consent data, real estate data, and results from a 2022 claimant survey carried out by the research team.

Related project reports include:

  • 2016 Kaikōura/Hurunui earthquake claims settlement research: Project summary report.
  • Understanding the outcomes of managed residential repair following the Canterbury earthquakes (Literature Review Report)
  • Claimant and community experiences and impacts from the Kaikōura/Hurunui earthquake residential repair process (Impacts Report)
  • Key principles and considerations for residential claims settlement following future events (Discussion Paper)
  • Claims and Consent Data Report for 2016 Kaikōura/Hurunui Earthquake Claims Settlement Research
  • Kaikoura earthquake as-is-where-is listings analysis for EQC Kaikōura claims settlement project 
  • 2016 Kaikōura/Hurunui earthquake claims settlement research: Claimant survey analysis on housing quality