It happens more often than you’d think. You’ve spent tons of time looking for that perfect property and you think you’ve finally found it. You’ve already signed the contract and then you discover the worst type of problem: an expensive one! Maybe the building has damage to the ceiling that you didn’t see before. Or maybe there are significant safety hazards that should have been disclosed. If …
7 Prominent Places of Timber Pest Activity
Termite damage can cost you thousands of dollars in repairs and significantly lower the value of your property. Savvy home buyers and property investors know that it’s extremely important to identify the presence of termites before it is too late. To help you with this, we have provided you with a brief list of the 7 most common places of timber …
What Every Property Investor Ought to Know About Termites
One out of every three homes in Australia has termites, according to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). And here in the Sydney area, the chances of termite infestation is considered to be higher than average. That’s why property investors and homebuyers, in order to protect their investments, need to know as much as they can about termite …
Three Helpful Hints for Buying into Strata Schemes
Strata schemes are more popular than most Sydney homebuyers realise – particularly when it comes to apartment apartment living. But it’s important to understand that buying into a strata scheme is not like buying a traditional property. Strata schemes have their own specific rules and regulations, plus individual obligations and collective responsibilities that you should be aware of before signing …
Seven Helpful Facts About Termites
Timber damage by termites is prevalent all over Australia, so it only makes good business sense for anyone involved in any type of real estate transaction to find out all they can about termites and termite control. In fact, termites have been known to chew their way through the walls and roof of a newly constructed home in just three …
Five Common Unseen House Defects
Many house defects are hiding in the walls, in the basement or under a brand new coat of paint. And unless you have an extensive home construction background, you’ll have little to no chance of spotting these hidden defects. There are, however, a few things you can look out for when touring properties. Here are five of the most common …
Negotiate a Better Price on Your Next Property Using a Building Report
The decision to buy property is not always as easy as one may think. There are many different factors that come into play, with one of the most important being price. If you’re currently looking to buy a piece of property, you’re going to want to do everything in your power to negotiate a better price, including using a building …
Advantage of Hiring a Termite Specialist (II)
Because a termite infestation is able to cause extreme damage to your home, many people choose to hire a termite specialist. This way they are able to feel confident that someone who has the experience and know-how to get rid of these insects will come into their home and take the necessary steps to make sure that all of the …
The Advantages of Hiring a Termite Specialist (Part I)
Although no one wants to hear that their home has been invaded by termites, it’s essential to periodically and thoroughly check one’s home to be sure. While these tiny little insects aren’t considered to be deadly, or bring any diseases with them that can be spread to humans, like spiders, rodents and roaches can, termites can cause a lot of …
4 Tricks Sly Sellers Use to Cover Up Home Defects – Part II
[QPZQVMU3SSZB ] In the first part of this article we discovered that the most common way of covering up a home’s defects is through the use of paint. So now let’s look at three other tricks that unscrupulous sellers have been know to use. #2 New Drywall, Texture, or Trim Just like fresh paint on ceilings, a recently textured ceiling …