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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.
Why a Professional Building Inspection in Chelsea Is a Smart Move for Homeowners
Thinking about buying a property in Chelsea or Chelsea Heights? Whether you’re investing, upgrading, or downsizing, commissioning a building inspection in Chelsea is one of the smartest decisions you can make to protect your investment. At Jim’s Building Inspections, we recently conducted a comprehensive building inspection…
What is Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?
Buying a property is a major financial commitment, and it is important to make an informed decision and avoid surprises that could lead to extra costs later on. A building inspection before buying (pre-purchase building inspection) is a critical step in…
Building Inspector Finds … Nothing.
Sometimes it’s what you don’t see during a building inspection that’s the problem. In this property, it looks like the original posts that once supported the building have been taken out. While it’s easy to see why – the gorgeous rural…
Building Inspection Reveals: A Fresh Coat of Paint Hiding Roofing Issues in Chelsea Heights
Spotted during a pre-purchase building inspection in Chelsea Heights this week: A classic case of a fresh coat of paint hiding a not-so-fresh reality! When it comes to renovations, sometimes a shiny new paint job can be as deceiving as a…
Due Diligence for Home Buyers
Literal meaning of Due diligence is doing a comprehensive appraisal of any buying task undertaken by a prospective buyer, especially to establish its assets and liabilities and evaluate its potential. It is utmost important to do your due diligence when buying…
Tax Depreciation Schedules
Did you know Jim’s Building Inspections have now started providing Tax Depreciation Schedules for Property Investors around the country? Why? Our Inspectors are in thousands of homes and apartments everyday conducting Pre-Purchase Building Inspections, many of these are for Investment Property. …
House Inspections Take Time
Okay, random question: How long would you spend inspecting a house before buying it? In Australia, more than half of homeowners (58%) spend less than an hour inspecting before the big buy, according to research put out by ME bank. Thus,…
Building Inspectors Break Secrets
Building inspectors break secrets. It’s their job to do so and we wouldn’t have it any other way. They’re in one very real sense property detectives. It’s fraudulent for a vendor to knowingly conceal defects according to the law. This includes…
The Dirty World Of Termites
This summer it’s time to think pests. “Generally the soil moisture is high, that makes a big difference to termites. Termites are really just organised cockroaches,” says Dr Ewart to The Age in an article titled: Hungry termites marching on Melbourne…
No Shortcuts For Property Inspections
There are no shortcuts for property inspections in the professional world. In fact, the backing of an experienced inspector from Jim’s Building Inspections can save you much grief. A professional is on top of his or her game and working for…