The Politics Of Smoke Alarms
Read moreFrom 1993 to 2015, CSIRO conducted tests on smoke alarms but the public is yet to read the findings....
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The Dirty World Of Termites
Read moreThis summer it’s time to think pests. “Generally the soil moisture is high, that makes a big difference to...
Asbestos-Caused Cancer Trends Up
Read moreAsbestos-caused cancers are trending up, according to recent data from 2017. The grim facts from the Australian Institute of...
Go With Licensed Pre-Property Inspectors
Read moreWhat makes a good pre-property inspector? Sourceable’s Howard Ryan writes: ‘To do the job properly, a qualified building inspector...
The Pitfalls Of Property Investment
Read moreThe pitfalls of property investment are many. Andrew Heaton from Sourceable advances the argument that it’s important to get...
Upgraded Smoke Alarms To The Rescue
Read moreA Christchurch couple are grateful to their live-saving smoke alarms, according to a New Zealand Herald report. “We had...
Asbestos – Not Just About Housing
Read moreFEATHERS were flying in Red Hill last week when neighbours discovered asbestos sheeting was being removed from a disused...
Asbestos Concerns? Call The Experts
Read moreHere’s an all too familiar story from the Newcastle Herald: A Glendale property is demolished after its owners found...
No Shortcuts For Property Inspections
Read moreThere are no shortcuts for property inspections in the professional world. In fact, the backing of an experienced inspector...
Beware Of Unqualified Building Inspections
Read moreHow to avoid unqualified building inspections? In a Fairfax article, Chris Dyce, president of the Australian Society of Building...
How To Avoid Renovation Traps
Read moreRenovations done right can pay off. Literally. That said there are some serious traps to avoid. Potential problems from...
What’s Depreciation?
Read moreNew to the property investment game and struggling with the lingo? You’re not alone. Below is one definition posted...
Three Simple Ways To Fight Mould
Read moreSome things are out of our control. Others are in our control. Thus, when speaking about mould, there are...
Mouldy Issues For Landlords
Read moreA growing number of tenants are trying to educate landlords about the many ways in which mould can make...
Mould – The Silent Killer
Read moreMould: Ugly, yes. But the health consequences of inaction are uglier. Gizmodo explains: “A common mould called Aspergillus, when inhaled...
The Case For More Home Inspections
Read moreBuilding surveyors are calling on Victoria’s state government to mandate balcony inspections. This follows the tragic balcony collapse in...
10 Horrifying Traps a (Good) House Inspector Might Find
Read moreNumber One: Asbestos. Enough said. Number Two: Termites. In a word: EVIL. Number Three: Fire hazards. Wouldn’t wish this...
Smoke Alarms – America’s Move May Trigger Australian Action
Read moreIt’s an important topic. Will moves in the United States regarding smoke alarms trigger a debate here? The dirt:...
The Dirt On Property Depreciation
Read moreWhat’s depreciation? In a nutshell, it’s an allowance under tax laws in Australia for investors. It means they can...
Blacklists For Potential Tenants? You Betcha!
Read moreYes. Blacklisting tenants is a thing and may not be talked about because of shame-related issues. According to the...