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Andrew Mackintosh has been answering home inspection questions in the greater Brisbane area since 1995. He has personally carried out over 20,000 building inspections and is a licensed builder and licensed building inspector, Member of Queensland Master Builders Association & Institute of Building Consultants. Being the business owner and the inspector, Andrew is passionate about providing clients with excellent customer service, value for money, honest, unbiased, thorough inspection and reporting in a professional and timely manner to allow clients to make informed decisions when purchasing property. View all posts by Andrew →

19 Jun

blog, Purchasing a House

Building And Pest Inspections For Auctions – How It Works

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blog, buying property, property inspection
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June 11, 2018

Considering buying a house in Brisbane at auction? It’s important to organise your building and pest inspection prior to the hammer falling. Whilst the laws in each state differ slightly, typically once a purchaser...

11 Jun

blog, Building & Renovating, Uncategorized

RENOVATING FOR PROFIT – HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT FIXER UPPER

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buying property, investing in property, renovation
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June 11, 2018

Seeking out the ugly duckling has become a popular pastime. Nowadays, buying a house with the intention of undertaking a renovation to return a profit is fast becoming the chosen option, even for those...

21 Mar

blog, Building Inspection Tips

Building and Pest Inspection

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brisbane building inspections, brisbane pre purchase building inspections, building and pest inspections, house inspections
April 29, 2018

Real Estate investments involve a lot of risks and hence pre purchase building and pest inspection reports are recommended for both residential and commercial properties. There is every possibility that the real estate agent and...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, blog, Building Inspection Tips

The truth about Thermal Image Cameras

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April 5, 2018

What many people do not realise is that on a typical brick veneer house, the external walls do not provide structural support to your house. The brickwork could be removed and your house would...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, blog, Building Inspection Tips

Building And Pest Inspections – Essential For Properties In Brisbane West!

Posted by Andrew
April 7, 2018

Whether you’re dreaming of buying one of the immaculate and unique older properties or a stylish new build in this area, building and pest inspections in Brisbane west are a must! Read on to...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, blog

Are All Building Inspectors And Reports The Same?

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March 27, 2018

Whilst I would like to say that all Building Inspectors always work in the best interests of their clients, unfortunately this is not always the case. There's a huge benefit to getting an Independent...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, blog

Property Inspections – What To Look For In Kitchens And Bathrooms

Posted by Andrew
April 7, 2018

Pre-purchase property inspections should never be considered an ‘optional extra’ when acquiring a new property. Many property inspections have prevented a buyer from making a huge financial mistake by investing in a house riddled...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, blog

Institute of Building Consultants

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April 2, 2018

Is there an association for building inspectors? There is an association of building inspectors, known as The Institute of Building Consultants, who hold hold regular committee meetings. This group is part of the Queensland Master Builders...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Building & Renovating, Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

Allotment Inspections are Vital for New Properties

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Action Property Inspections, Allotment inspections, andrew mackintosh, building inspector, pre purchase building inspections
April 26, 2018

Allotment Inspections With Action Property Inspections Buying a property? You need to organise a pre-purchase building inspection – one that includes allotment inspections to give you peace of mind before you buy. Brisbane-based Action Property...

21 Mar

Ask the Inspector, Building Inspection Tips

How Long Do Building Inspections Take? We Answer Your FAQs

Posted by Andrew
April 7, 2018

When you’ve found the dream home you’ve been searching for, getting a building inspector in to conduct a thorough inspection is essential. It can be a stressful time though, so it’s important to understand...

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