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06 Aug

Building Inspection Tips, home page slideshow, Underfloor Areas

Damp Home? Know The Facts: Rising, Lateral, Penetrating or Condensation Damp

August 16, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
mould, rising damp
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Damp Home? Know The Facts: Rising, Lateral, Penetrating or Condensation Damp Whether it’s rising damp, lateral damp, penetrating damp or condensation, damp can be a major issue if not treated quickly. So if you’re considering...

27 Jul

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections

Buying in Anstead? Lock in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection First!

August 16, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Anstead, pre purchase building inspections
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Thinking of Buying in Anstead? Here’s Why You Need a Pre-Purchase Property Inspection! Anstead is the perfect place to live in Brisbane if you’re after that country lifestyle, but you want to make sure that the house of...

24 Jul

Building Inspection Tips, Home Maintenance

Three Signs of Subpar House Maintenance

Its love at first sight, big bay windows, that glorious view and all those shiny new appliances in that bright, spacious kitchen. Much like a first date, first impressions of a house can drag you into a love affair...

17 Jul

Ask the Inspector, House Interior Wet Areas

The Hidden Risk with Bathroom Cement Board

The Hidden Risk: Bathroom Fibrous Cement Linings Cracking and general deterioration can occur with bathroom fibre cement wall linings and floor substrate. These damaged linings can prove to be a hidden risk to property owners as the damage to the linings cannot...

10 Jul

Allotment, Ask the Inspector

Queensland Property Line Laws – Is Your New Home Crossing A Line?

August 16, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Boundary lines, fence lines, neighbour disputes, queensland law, trees
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Brisbane property line laws can be difficult to understand when it comes to building near the property line and laws regarding trees on the property line. In this article, we aim to outline property...

03 Jul

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections, Building Inspections, Purchasing a House

Buying in Sinnamon Park? Pre-Purchase Property Inspections Are A Must!

August 16, 2021
Posted by Andrew Mackintosh
Brisbane, house purchase, sinamon park, suburb
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Thinking of Buying in Sinnamon Park? Pre-purchase Property Inspections Can Protect You Sinnamon Park is one of the most in-demand suburbs in Brisbane, so properties won’t be on the market for long. With property prices soaring...

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

Ask the Inspector

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

Ask the Inspector

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...

27 May

Brisbane Building and Pest Inspections

Buying in Bellbowrie? You need a pre-purchase property inspection!

Thinking about buying in Bellbowrie? If you’re after a treechange, Bellbowrie is a beautiful, leafy suburb in the west of Brisbane that makes a wonderfully peaceful place to raise a family, or take it...

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