So you are getting ready to make on offer on your next home and your questioning whether or not you want to spring for the cost of an inspection. After all, the home looks to be in great shape and it sure would be nice to save some money. What could possibly be wrong with it? Well you may be …
Strata Inspections for Investment Properties. What you don’t know may hurt you…
Like many investors in Australia, you have probably been considering getting involved in a serviced strata scheme and investing in a strata title unit, or units. If that is the case you are definitely going to want to gather as much data as you can on the property and the scheme involved. The best way to enhance the disclosure documents …
The Costs of Unattended Termite Damage
Termites are often referred to as white ants due to their creamy colour and ant shape. Australia is home to over 350 species of termites, 20 of which are the lumber eating kind. They love damp and dark environments and if left unattended, they can do extensive damage to a home. Hidden Danger One of the real challenges presented by …
Important Facts About Asbestos: What You Know Could Save Your Life
According to the Australian Federal Government’s Comcare Department, “…an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 Australians will be diagnosed with asbestos related disease over the next 20 years, and researchers and policy makers fear a third wave of asbestos deaths from people exposed in the home”. Asbestos was commonly used in a variety of building materials used in the production of homes …