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What are the Concrete Driveway Specifications in Australia?

May 13, 2024
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05 Dec

Thinking of adding a new concrete driveway? Specifications in Australia apply. The National Construction Code 2019 and Australian Standard...

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Are Blocked Gutters and Downpipes a Serious Property Defect?

June 5, 2024
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14 Nov

Blocked gutters and downpipes can be a serious property defect if they have caused water damage to the eaves...

Wet Area Issues

How Do You Know a Bathroom Meets Australian Waterproofing Standards?

May 13, 2024
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07 Nov

Open Home Check: Signs the Bathroom Waterproofing Doesn’t Meet Australian Standards A common recurring building defect reported by property owners...

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Wood Borers 101: What You Need to Know When Purchasing Property

June 5, 2024
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31 Oct

Moving house is stressful, and the last thing you would want is to move into your dream home only...

Buying Near Brisbane Bushland? Why You Need A Fire Wall

April 28, 2024
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21 Oct

In the wake of the recent bushfires destroying Brisbane’s natural environment, fire protection and fire walls are more important...

Interior House Issues

Is That “Bonus Room” Standard Ceiling Height?

June 5, 2024
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14 Oct

Buying a House with Built-In "Downstairs"? Is That "Bonus Room" Standard Ceiling Height? If you have done any amount of...

Buying in Brisbane

What to look out for before you buy a fixer upper home

November 2, 2022
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29 Sep

If you’re in the market for your first home, you might be inspired by the glamorous notion of buying a...

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Is there a standard building inspection checklist?

December 10, 2020
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25 Sep

A pre-purchase building inspection is one of the most important reports you can have to hand when buying a...

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Is a “Master Building Inspector” a thing?

December 10, 2020
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21 Sep

Are you looking to purchase a new home? Or is it simply that time of year again? You might...

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Searching for a Building Inspector near me

September 3, 2020
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07 Sep

The question is frequently asked in Facebook groups for business recommendations, and the referrals flow quickly and freely. When...

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