Category Archives: Inspection Tips

IMPORTANT NOTE TO ANYONE BUILDING A HOUSE- It is very important to always ensure that you have a Building Progress Inspection conducted throughout the main stages of building your property prior to releasing any monies to your builder. In the … Continue reading →

As of the 1st January the stamp duty subsidy for first home owners will now only apply if you are purchasing a newly built property or are building a new property. However, it is important to note that even if … Continue reading →

Homeowners in Australia are vigilant enough to monitor the conditions of their houses. Inspectors eye pests as common causes of destruction. Among the common destructors of homes are the termites which cause millions of dollars worth of damage to a … Continue reading →

When purchasing a residence, Australians consider both the internal and external parts of the house. Professionals are very keen about their homes because aside from being the resting places, their homes are also temporary venues for short meetings and probably … Continue reading →

What is a Dilapidation report? A Dilapidation report is an inspection carried out in order to assess the condition of a building or property prior to proposed building or infrastructure works. The report is generated through photographs and observation.

Throughout Sydney and all of New South Wales, many Building inspections services are offered to both consumers and industry groups.. Building inspectors in Sydney and building inspection companies are becoming more focused on the areas of service they provide. It … Continue reading →

Effective 16 September 2009, building property inspectors undertaking building consultancy work will no longer be regulated under the Home Building Act in NSW. This means that building consultancy work is no longer licensed by Fair Trading.

If you are planning to sell your house, you are already aware that most buyers will have it assess and one process included in assessing a house is for the inspector to do some inspections like doing some home and … Continue reading →

When you buy or sell a house, property inspection commonly comes in the picture. Property inspection is a manner of examining a certain structure like buildings may it be commercial or private and houses as well through hiring a person … Continue reading →

If you are planning to sell your house, to have it sold right away with no hassles on your part it is highly recommended that you must have a building and pest inspection first by a certified building inspector. Having … Continue reading →

Purchasing a house is one of the most important acquirement that any person can do to his life. Therefore, having a building inspection is very, very important. This is so true especially to the first time real estate buyers. A … Continue reading →

A limited examination of ones home condition, Home Inspection is often done by a Home Inspector who is trained to do such checking or inspection. This inspection is usually related on house selling. A home inspector is expected to give … Continue reading →

A Pest Inspection is the activity done by a pest inspector in order to discover or shall we say identify these home wrecking insects and rodents. Pest inspection is suggested to Sydney real estate buyers so that they will have … Continue reading →

A building inspection is usually performed by someone who is hired or shall we say employed by a city, town or a country. This inspector is usually specialised in either residential or commercial, or even both. Building inspectors are mostly … Continue reading →

Before buying a piece of property, especially a house, it is mostly advised that you have a pre purchase inspection before turning the money over and signing the contract. This practice is not required, however, but it is now highly recommended Continue reading →

There are lots of reasons why hiring the services of a building inspector is important. As a building owner or a landlord, it is somehow part of your responsibility to make sure that your tenants are safe in your building … Continue reading →

When buying a new home, location or budget is not the main criteria. You also have to take a few more things into consideration such as the structure of the home and most importantly, whether the property is infested with … Continue reading →

Building inspection happens when a person is called to inspect or examine buildings or houses for the purpose of determining their workmanship and sturdiness of the building. This is usually done before the property is put on sale.

Almost everyone planning to buy a new home will require that a building and pest inspection be done before they finalise the sale.  This purpose for this is so that they become aware of the condition of the property they … Continue reading →

Most consumers cannot pick up most defects\faults that a building inspector can see. Before you release your final Progress payment to your builder, ensure you have a defects rectification list ready from a professional building Consultant to send to your … Continue reading →

It is important to understand the inspector’s strengths and expertise. Is the inspector qualified, and are these inspections apart of there usual routine? Perhaps they may undertake inspections at a bare minimum, in comparison to inspectors who complete over 2-3 hours per day. Continue reading →

Throughout Sydney and all of New South Wales, many Building inspections services are offered to both consumers and industry groups.. Building inspectors in Sydney and building inspection companies are becoming more focused on the areas of service they provide. It … Continue reading →

Building consultants require a licence to carry out pre-purchase inspections on residential homes in NSW. Ask to see a building consultancy licence before contracting someone to perform your pre-purchase inspection.

Why a pre-purchase building inspection report? This is one of the different types of building inspection reports you can get done. As the name says, this building inspection report is the one you get before you buy a property.

CTTT disputes can be a really annoying and frustrating procedure to have to go through, especially without the right documentation needed to prove your case put forward to the Consumer Trade and Tenancy Tribunal (CTTT). The CTTT is the dispute … Continue reading →