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About Andrew Mackintosh

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.

Building and pest inspection in brisbane, Building Report Fees and Checklist
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03 Oct
Building Inspection Tips, Purchasing a House

The Complete Guide to Building Inspection Reports

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...

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Ultimate Open Home Inspection Guide
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05 Sep
Blog, Building Inspection Tips

Read Before You Inspect: The Ultimate Guide to Open House Inspections

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...

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Signing an insurance policy after acceptance of contract - make sure you get an insurance certificate of currency
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21 Jul
Blog, Purchasing a House

Do I Need an Insurance Certificate of Currency Before My Building Inspection?

  IMPORTANT: The information below is general and is not intended to be legal or financial advice. Please ensure that you are legally protected by discussing your personal circumstances with a lawyer or lender who...

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Person signing a contract to purchase subject to building and pest inspection
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14 Jul
Blog, Purchasing a House

How Does the “Subject to Building and Pest Inspection” Clause Actually Protect?

Lately, more homebuyers have been proceeding to sale without getting a building and pest inspection first. So why is this such a problem?   The truth is, the “subject to building and pest inspection” clause is...

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Flooded Brisbane street - raised floor homes may be classed as flood proof homes
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09 Jul
Blog, Purchasing a House

What Does “Flood Proof House” Actually Mean? The Terminology Explained

Buying a “Flood Proof House”? Understand What That Really Means It’s understandable to be cautious about buying a flood proof house in Brisbane. The first part of 2022 has seen severe weather events causing record-breaking...

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