To say men are strongly represented in the building inspection industry would be an understatement. According to the most recent data available through Job Outlook – an initiative of the [...]
It’s a story you’ve probably heard before, or perhaps you’ve even been unlucky enough to experience it firsthand: after years of saving and hard work, a young couple is [...]
Those looking to build a new home or purchase a house and land package from a volume building company can easily fall victim to poor workmanship and hidden defects. It [...]
What does asbestos look like? How are they harmful to you and your family? Watch this informative video on Asbestos and how you should rid your property of this harmful material.
Unless you’re a big-time investor, you probably don’t purchase real estate often at all. On average, people buy a new property every seven years, but it can often stretch into [...]
Real estate agents have long been plagued by a reputation for dishonesty, but is this perception well founded? It’s worth noting that real estate agents are trained to not tell [...]
For most people, a home purchase is the largest single financial transaction they will ever make during their lifetime. According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, the median price [...]
Buying a home requires careful research – lots of it. Research can take many forms - online research, open house inspections, feedback from local real estate agents and other people [...]
I recently came across a home buyer looking to purchase a property in Bentleigh, VIC. She made a conditional offer on the property and engage me to do a comprehensive [...]
It is wise to undertake a building inspection before purchasing or renovating an existing home or office. A building inspection report alerts you to actual and likely problems that could result in large or unexpected expenses. Each building inspection follows a comprehensive checklist. The inspector checks the building structure both inside and outside; the roof cavity and under-floor areas if accessible; all wet areas; electrical switchboard; indicators of building subsidence; water pressure and signs of leakage; indications of pest intrusion; the presence of rot … and a lot more.
