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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 Mackintosh →

24 Jun

Ask the Inspector

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...

21 May

Purchasing a House

Buying a House Without Building Regulations Approval – The Risks You Face

Buying any home is filled with inherent risk. This risk is typically allayed by the employment of reliable, experienced and unbiased building and pest inspectors. But what if you decide to forge ahead on your...

14 May

Roof Exterior, Roof Interior

Is Roof Damage on Your Inspection Report a Dealbreaker?

A building inspection is an important step in the home purchasing process. As a prospective buyer, you should always have one completed before you make a purchase. What happens when that report comes back and the inspector has...

07 May

Purchasing a House

What’s the Difference Between a Buyer’s Market and a Seller’s Market?

When buying or selling property, it’s important to know the difference between a buyer’s market and a seller’s market, and how the market can impact your desired outcome. Here is a quick overview on...

29 Apr

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Purchasing a House

Buying in Daisy Hill? Pre-Purchase Building Inspections are a Must!

Looking to purchase your dream home in Daisy Hill? There’s no time to waste – book your pre-purchase property inspection with Action Property Inspections today! To ensure your dream doesn’t turn pear-shaped, a pre-purchase property inspection is...

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...

02 Feb

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Buying a Rental Property? Check Emergency Exit Doors Meet Australian Standards

January 2, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
fire safety
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When purchasing property for the purposes of commercial investment, the most important consideration will be the safety of your tenants. Ensuring your building is compliant with current Queensland and Australian regulations is essential. While...

24 Jan

Ask the Inspector, Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Roof Interior

Structural Problems 101: Ceiling Joists

With the majority of houses being constructed with timber frames, something that we’re looking for on every inspection – and hope we don’t find – is damage to your ceiling joists. It can happen...

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