Why A Building Inspector is the Only Professional on the Side of the Home Buyer
Buying a new house is a daunting prospect at the best of times, especially if it’s your very first property. Many young couples for example, tend to feel that the [...]
Gaining the Most from a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Melbourne
For most people, a home purchase is the largest single financial transaction they will ever make during their lifetime. According to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, the median [...]
A Pre-Purchase House Inspection could SAVE Thousands of Dollars
Busy people want relevant information at their finger-tips when making critical decisions – and they need it fast! Such is their need when purchasing a house. Prospective home buyers [...]
Pre-Purchase Inspections Melbourne: Better Decisions. Negotiation Strategy
Buying a home requires careful research – lots of it. Research can take many forms - online research, open house inspections, feedback from local real estate agents and other people [...]
Buy Old or New? Either way get a Pre-Purchase Inspection!
I recently came across a home buyer looking to purchase a property in Bentleigh, VIC. She made a conditional offer on the property and engage me to do a comprehensive [...]
Why you should include an Asbestos Inspection with your Building Inspection
It is wise to undertake a building inspection before purchasing or renovating an existing home or office. A building inspection report alerts you to actual and likely problems that could result in large or unexpected expenses. Each building inspection follows a comprehensive checklist. The inspector checks the building structure both inside and outside; the roof cavity and under-floor areas if accessible; all wet areas; electrical switchboard; indicators of building subsidence; water pressure and signs of leakage; indications of pest intrusion; the presence of rot … and a lot more.
Choosing the Right Expert for Building and Pest Inspections Melbourne
The purpose of a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection is simple, to identify and report on: • Any major structural and other problems with the property, • The risks to the buyer if the proposed purchase proceeds, and • How much it might cost to fix the problems?
Pre-Purchase Building Defect Inspection Melbourne
Don’t buy a home without one The purchase of a home is a challenging process for most people. One can easily become enchanted by the layout and presentation of a [...]
Home Buying Guide – Why Get a Building Inspection?
Buying a new home is always an important and exciting time of your life. This home buying guide will walk you through why a building or house inspection is so [...]
Defect Report vs Pre-Purchase Report
The Defect Report is about what’s wrong, how it happened, how to fix it and how much. It’s an easy to understand document with photos of every fault and their technical description plus an overall repair cost estimate.