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21 Dec

Ask the Inspector, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections

Building Inspections Brisbane South, West or North – Why One Inspector?

Why One Inspector for All Building Inspections Brisbane South, West or North? Buying a property is the biggest financial purchase in most people’s lives, so it is important to make sure your investment is sound...

14 Nov

Ask the Inspector, Home Maintenance, House Interior

Cracks in VJ Walls – Does it Matter?

November 2, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
VJ Feature Walls, VJ Panelling, VJ Walls
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Are you buying your first home in Queensland and worried about cracks and gaps in the VJ panelling of your potential new property? In this article, we’ll discuss whether cracks in vertical join walls is a problem,...

07 Nov

Ask the Inspector, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Purchasing a House

Buying in Karalee? You need a pre-purchase property inspection!

If you are contemplating your dream home in peaceful Karalee, you want to make sure you’re making the best decision for you and your family – and you can do that by securing a...

28 Sep

Ask the Inspector, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Purchasing a House

What You Need to Know About Property Inspections in Moggill

June 15, 2023
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Brisbane Western suburbs, Building Inspection Moggill, suburb spotlight
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If you’re looking to buy your new dream home in leafy, rural Moggill, you need to secure a pre-purchase building and pest inspection beforehand – this is non-negotiable! Property Inspections in Moggill - What You...

17 Jul

Ask the Inspector, House Interior Wet Areas

The Hidden Risk with Bathroom Cement Board

The Hidden Risk: Bathroom Fibrous Cement Linings Cracking and general deterioration can occur with bathroom fibre cement wall linings and floor substrate. These damaged linings can prove to be a hidden risk to property owners as the damage to the linings cannot...

10 Jul

Allotment, Ask the Inspector

Queensland Property Line Laws – Is Your New Home Crossing A Line?

August 16, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Boundary lines, fence lines, neighbour disputes, queensland law, trees
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Brisbane property line laws can be difficult to understand when it comes to building near the property line and laws regarding trees on the property line. In this article, we aim to outline property...

24 Jun

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Queensland Smoke Alarm Laws – Changes to Note for Buyers

Changes to Queensland Smoke Alarm Laws New smoke alarm laws will soon make Queensland households the safest in Australia – at least in relation to fire safety! From the 1st January 2022, all Queensland dwellings will be...

15 Jun

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Floor Tile Problems? Here’s how to find your footing

Are you in the market for a new property? People generally look at their eyeline when inspecting a home. Problems above and below your point of gaze can usually slip past the attentions of a prospective...

10 Jun

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Buying a Downstairs with Lower than Minimum Ceiling Height? Read this first

Buying a Downstairs with a Lower than Minimum Ceiling Height If you’re thinking of buying a house, it pays to know about minimum ceiling height requirements. Renovated homes are notorious for additional rooms being built within a...

12 Feb

Ask the Inspector, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspection Tips

Brick Veneer Houses in Brisbane: Here’s all the RED Flags to Look for at Open House

If you’re on the hunt for your next home in Brisbane, chances are you’ll come across brick veneer on your travels. As the name suggests, brick veneer is not a structural element of the...

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