The sinking sections saga continues as a Hamilton Lake resident comes forward, likening his house to "a bad relationship".
Michael Eastwood said he just feels hate toward the property, as gaps appear between the beams, floors buckle, and windows and doors do not open.
The Hibiscus Ave property was built in the 70s on concrete piles which have not been deeply driven like those in Wimbledon Close in Nawton, and have sunk in places causing the roof to leak, along with the other issues.
Hamilton News reported last month that several sections in Thorton Estate in Hamilton West have subsidence issues, some of which are severe.
Mr Eastwood has been quoted $6000 to fix the floor and roof, and $8000 to have the garage underpinned. He estimates a cost upwards of $45,000 to repile the house, money he does not have.