Seven Branches Limited

Seven Branches Limited offers expert building and construction services in Auckland. With years of experience, we deliver tailored project management solutions for homeowners, property developers, and investors. We specialise in resolving unconsented and historic building works in a professional and welcoming environment. Our focus is on bringing clarity, compliance, and confidence to properties where documentation is missing, incomplete, or never issued.

WHO WE ARE:

• Our team, led by Jean-Marc Valère, brings over 18 years of experience in the construction industry across New Zealand, Australia, and Mauritius.
• We have expertise in a diverse range of projects, including luxury hotels, villas, subdivisions, infrastructure works, and residential developments.
• Our approach is built on respect, technical rigour, evidence-based methodology, and professional judgment to protect owners, purchasers, lenders, and future occupants.

WHAT WE DO:

• We provide project management services for building new homes, taking care of all the details, mitigating unforeseen events, and managing the relationship with your builder.
• Our team specializes in resolving unconsented and historic building works, obtaining Certificates of Acceptance (COA) and historic Code Compliance Certificates (CCC).
• We offer a complete compliance pathway service, working with you and the relevant authority to achieve the desired outcome.

WHY CHOOSE US:

• We have trusted relationships with councils, acting as your technical representative to move applications forward efficiently.
• Our work is structured to stand up to legal, banking, and due-diligence scrutiny, not just council approval.
• We understand the commercial and legal implications of compliance, affecting property sales, lending, insurance, and future development potential.

FAQ
1. What is a Certificate of Acceptance (COA), and how do I obtain one?
A Certificate of Acceptance (COA) is a document issued by the council, confirming that unconsented or historic building work complies with the building code. We can guide you through the process of obtaining a COA, working with the relevant authority to achieve the desired outcome.

2. How do you handle complex or contentious compliance issues?
We approach complex or contentious compliance issues with calm, factual management, using our expertise and experience to resolve the issue efficiently. Our team acts as your technical representative, liaising directly with the council and providing structured reports that align with their review processes.

3. Can you help with incomplete or abandoned consents where the Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) was never issued?
Yes, we specialize in resolving incomplete or abandoned consents, working with you and the relevant authority to obtain the necessary certifications and consents. Our team has experience in navigating these complex situations, bringing clarity and compliance to properties with missing or incomplete documentation.