Dale Kennedy 
Buying a property is a big investment so it makes sense for potential homeowners to inspect all aspects of a property before making a purchase. They don’t want to be bogged down by repairs or unexpected problems as soon as they move in. Real estate agents always recommend inspections to property sellers and buyers. 5 … Read more
Over the years, there has been a spate of apartment building construction in cities and towns across the country. But new build apartment construction standards have been slipping for a number of different reasons such as soaring materials and trade costs, rushed timelines, inexperienced property developers, and incomprehensive certifiers, among others. Today, most apartment building … Read more
Purchasing an investment property or a home is likely one of the most sizeable investment that a large percentage of people make. Just as you do your due diligence while purchasing a home, it also very important to conduct a pre-purchase inspection. There are different types of inspections – one for buildings, the other for … Read more
When you are planning on purchasing a home, it’s a good idea to get a home inspection done before you sign on the dotted line. Home inspectors typically check the overall building structure, electrical, roofs, plumbing, basements, air-conditioning systems heating systems and water heaters etc. They have the training and knowledge required to look for … Read more
Buying a home involves a significant investment. People spend a considerable amount of time conducting the search, looking at homes, organising for finance etc. when they are planning to buy a new home. One of the most important aspects of investing in any property is to get a pest and building inspection done. Relevant Questions … Read more
For a large percentage of people in Australia, one of the most significant expenses is purchasing their family home. A professional home inspection is your best defense against buying a home that will be a nightmare to fix. Here are some tips that can help you get the most out of a home inspection: #1 … Read more
The entire process of buying a home can be quite lengthy, nerve-wracking as well as stressful. This is probably also why many prospective homebuyers opt not to get a pre-purchase house inspection done. Since purchasing a home represents a significant investment, most try to save some money on different aspects. However, a pre-purchase inspection shouldn’t … Read more
You don’t need to be an expert professional in the building inspection field to recognise that pools of water in the subfloor or puddles on your lawn indicate that there is a drainage problem on your property. However, there are some drainage problems that aren’t so obvious. Here we take a look at some of … Read more
Comprehensive building inspections must include accessing the roof void of the structure regardless of whether it is a century old property or a relatively new house. It’s very common for house inspectors to encounter issues that greatly impact the purchase decision to either continue with or detract from the sale. If the prospective homeowner chooses … Read more
To a novice, most house structures may seem to be very similar in appearance. They have walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs. However, qualified and experienced house inspectors are able to detect even the smallest crack on a wall or ceiling, Sometimes, seemingly minor cosmetic defects could be an indication of a larger problem that requires … Read more
