07
Oct
Houses in the traditional “Queenslander” style may not be to your taste or budget – they do come with their own sets of pitfalls after all, particularly due to their age. A newer home...
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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 fixer upper home thanks to the wealth of TV reno shows. Certainly, you may be...
25
Sep
A pre-purchase building inspection is one of the most important reports you can have to hand when buying a property. Keeping a mental building inspection checklist in your head as you visit properties itself...
21
Sep
Are you looking to purchase a new home? Or is it simply that time of year again? You might have seen the term, ‘master building inspector’ starting to pop up in your searches for...
07
Sep
The question is frequently asked in Facebook groups for business recommendations, and the referrals flow quickly and freely. When you’re looking for a building inspector in your local area, the savvy home owner/investor needs...
27
Aug
One of the primary concerns when purchasing a house is the risk of termite attack. Pest inspections are usually undertaken to determine not only whether the house has previously succumbed to termite attack but...
25
Aug
Tie downs is a generic term used to describe various methods of securing a structure in position to prevent potential storm damage. This can range from the most rudimentary brackets such as triple grips...
23
Aug
You have heard the term concrete cancer, but what does it actually mean? Concrete cancer is the layman's term for moisture related deterioration of a concrete component. In building terminology it is known as...
08
Aug
You might find yourself needing the advice or expertise of a professional within the building industry – but how do you know which one is the correct one for your job? Here are the...
14
Jul
So you have found the ideal house, however is that beautiful babbling creek in the backyard going to prove to be a major heartache during storm season? Having your pride and joy inundated with...