Building Inspections
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Stay updated with our latest articles and expert advice on property inspections. Our blog offers valuable insights, helpful tips, and industry news to guide you through every aspect of property assessment and maintenance.
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Is Now the Right Time for You to Buy a Home?
As we approach summertime, that means it’s time to start thinking about buying your new home! While there are benefits to buying a home at any time of year, there are some unique advantages to making your purchase during the summer…
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“Tax Depreciation” – an interview with expert Mark Kilroy
About Jim’s Tax Depreciation Jim’s Building Inspections is the largest and most trusted name in Australia when it comes to residential and commercial property inspections. Each year we complete more than 60,000+ inspections by more than 150 industry experts with decades…
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A guide to asbestos in homes
A guide to asbestos in homes Asbestos is the name given to a group of naturally occurring minerals found in rock formations. Three types of asbestos were mined in Australia: white, blue and brown asbestos. Large deposits were mined in Western…
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Common defects found in homes
Are you buying a home or investment property? Here are some of the common defects that our building inspectors in homes. Termite damage The advantages of getting a vendor report before putting your house on the market. Termite damage was found…
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The first signs that a home could have rotten or sinking stumps
If you are buying your dream home or investment property, it should be remembered that if the property is showing signs of stump damage, it is important to get a professional building consultant to have a look at your property. A…
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How Can I Save Money This Year?
This year has been a year of challenges. These challenging times are leading to many investors asking the question how can I save money this year? One of the ways many investors can save money is by looking for ways to…
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Inadequate Site and subfloor drainage
A sub-floor is the structure and crawl space between the lowest floor and the ground. High moisture levels in these areas promote fungal decay and other timber pests such as termites. All sub-floors and crawl spaces should be considered as having…
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Concrete stumps are not immune to decay under extreme conditions.
Many elevated properties sit on some type of stump support whether it be timber , steel , masonry or concrete . Whist most people would consider concrete stumps to be maintenance free , this is far from the truth .Recently one…
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Safety Reversal Check For Automatic Garage Door
In most houses, the largest moving object is a garage door. Newer garage doors are often operated remotely through radio controls, electrical systems, pulleys and motors. Serious injury or death from being hit by a closing garage door or from being…
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Do you think that property you are looking to buy has asbestos?
If the house you are looking to buy was built or renovated before 1990, it is likely that it will contain some form of asbestos-containing materials. Did you know that approximately one-third of homes built in Australia contain asbestos products? Asbestos…