20
May
Habitable rooms are defined by a Construction Code in Queensland, and it is important to know what this definition is before you buy a property – particularly if you’re looking to rent out the...
Building Inspection Tips
25
Mar
If you have had a building inspection report in the past, then you know there are a wide range of issues an inspector can highlight. If the issue is particle board damage, how worried...
11
Mar
Unless you are buying a newly built house where the paint is still drying, it's almost impossible for any house to have a completely flawless building inspection report. In fact, even newly built houses...
11
Feb
So, your dream house needs underpinning. Is it a dealbreaker? Here is a brief explanation of what house underpinning means, when it’s required, and how to identify if a house needs underpinning.
So what is...
30
Oct
Be Prepared. Be Informed. Buy with Confidence.
Avoid making a major financial blunder. Ensure your first home is a sound investment not an instant money pit with an independent building inspection.
Request a call back before...
03
Oct
Get Experience. Get Independence. Make an Informed Decision.
Your major financial investment deserves more than a basic report. Buy with confidence - get a full defect report on the property you are buying and avoid...
05
Sep
The Ultimate Open Home Inspection Guide
It’s time. Your mortgage is pre-approved, your deposit is ready, and you are about to unleash yourself on the open inspection market. Excited, inspired, and ready to purchase, you...
02
Jul
During an open inspection, there is more that you should be looking for than the size of the bedrooms and whether you’ll have enough storage. The ceiling is the house's protector, and even a...
07
Mar
Beware of the Red Flags of Under House Drainage Problems
Drainage under house problems can be a red flag indicator for a building inspector when assessing a new property for purchase.
Any type of drainage issues...
14
Jan
Buying a Family Home? Building Inspections are Essential
Statistics show that most childhood injuries occur in the family home, especially during infancy and pre-school years. So, when attending an open house, buyers with a young family will have safety...