Fitting a Quality Building Inspection Within Your Budget
Booking a pre-purchase building inspection is a no-brainer and anyone would say that they want to choose a professional that they can trust. That said, you’re likely to encounter varying [...]
Not All Building Inspectors Are The Same – What to Look Out For
Like most things these days, when we need a professional service or product we turn first to the internet. As a near infinite depository of information, you’ll always have access [...]
Why Investing in a Building Inspection Could Save You a Lot of Money
It’s understandable that when you’re purchasing a new property, you want to limit the expenses as much as possible. You’re already paying for costs such as stamp duty, [...]
Gaining the Most from a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Melbourne
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 [...]
A Pre-Purchase House Inspection could SAVE Thousands of Dollars
Busy people want relevant information at their finger-tips when making critical decisions – and they need it fast! Such is their need when purchasing a house. Prospective home buyers [...]
Pre-Purchase Inspections Melbourne: Better Decisions. Negotiation Strategy
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 [...]
Buy Old or New? Either way get a Pre-Purchase Inspection!
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 [...]
Why you should include an Asbestos Inspection with your Building Inspection
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.
Choosing the Right Expert for Building and Pest Inspections Melbourne
The purpose of a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection is simple, to identify and report on: • Any major structural and other problems with the property, • The risks to the buyer if the proposed purchase proceeds, and • How much it might cost to fix the problems?
Pre-Purchase Building Defect Inspection Melbourne
Don’t buy a home without one The purchase of a home is a challenging process for most people. One can easily become enchanted by the layout and presentation of a [...]