Podcast Episode #23 | The FENZ Levy Has Changed. Have Your Numbers? | Construction Cost Consultants | Protect Your Most Valuable Asset With Confidence

Podcast Episode #23 | The FENZ Levy Has Changed. Have Your Numbers?

The new FENZ levy regime took effect on 1 July 2026, and it has been one of the biggest topics of conversation with Brokers this year.

In this episode, Andy and Brett unpack what changed and why the levy on commercial property now follows the Sum Insured. From hyperinflated commercial valuations to the impact on historic buildings, they explain why getting the reinstatement value right has never mattered more.

When a multi-million dollar policy still isn’t enough

A large Sum Insured can create a false sense of security, and for complex properties, that is often where the biggest gaps hide.

Construction is quiet, but could rebuild costs still be rising?

What Japanese interest rates, US$100 oil and global markets could mean for the cost of replacing a building in New Zealand.

Podcast Episode #22 | The Market Is Turning. The Gap Never Closed

The insurance market is shifting and signs have started to point to a hardening market by year's end, with major Insurers already signalling rate increases. In this episode, Andy and Brett unpack what that means for property owners.