If you’re in the market for a strata-titled flat or unit in Sydney then you deserve to know everything about the property before you sign on the bottom line. One of the best ways to get this information is with a Strata Inspection Report. These reports reveal VITAL information that you simply must know before you get too far into …
Five Common Contract Traps When Purchasing Property
Homebuyers and property investors, especially those with little to no experience, need to pay close attention to what they’re doing and what they’re signing, if they want to protect the value of their investment. One of the things that comes along with working in the Building and Pest Inspection Industry is dealing with customers who have been burnt by dishonest …
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 …
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 …
4 Tricks Sly Sellers use to Cover Up Home Defects (Part I)
Congratulations, you finally found the home you’ve been searching for and it looks great! Even better, the seller has recently painted the house and put in some new trim, flooring and has made some other various improvements as well. Good for you – or maybe not. While you may be dealing with a very honest and forthright seller that simply …
Why Use a Building Inspector Before Purchasing?
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 …
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 …
Before You Buy: Top 3 Property Defects Revealed
Many common and potentially costly building defects are not likely to be seen during an Open Property Inspection by yourself or other non-trained persons. We are not talking about the obvious defects that can be seen in a property that is falling apart. We are talking about defects that are typically in hard to reach spaces such as roof voids …
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