New South Wales

Asbestos In The News

Think asbestos is old news – and not relevant in today’s society? Think again. Here’s one of many asbestos-related news stories. From the Western Advocate: WORK on Bathurst Tennis Centre’s new $800,000 clubhouse has come to a halt after...
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Need To Know - Building Inspection Inclusions and Exclusions

It is important to understand what is generally included and excluded in a building inspection service.  Jim's Building Inspections work hard to understand what type of property you are purchasing. Factors that influence which building inspection...
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What Victoria’s New Tenancy Laws Mean For Landlords

Victoria’s new tenancy laws mean that landlords need to pay extra attention to basic standards, especially relating to health and safety. These include (but are not limited to) providing functioning heaters, stoves and even deadlocks. Furthermore, ...
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How Different Methods of Property Sale Impact When You Need a Building Inspection

THE TIMING OF A BUILDING INSPECTION DEPENDS ON YOUR SITUATION AND MOSTLY THE METHOD OF SALE. As the findings of a building inspection report may cause you to withdraw an offer you should always ensure that you are informed of your ri...
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Re-stumping red flags

A guide to Re-Stumping Re-stumping - or re-blocking as it's known in Victoria - is big business in Australia and can be a very costly exercise, particularly if you don't know what you're looking at and you don't understand what you've bought into....
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Tips For First Home Buyers.

With government policy and a market that has cooled in recent times, the opportunities for first home buyers is really exciting. The dream of buying your first home is becoming a reality. There are however so many factors to look out for before you r...
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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 diligenc...
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Things to consider when building your first home

You might decide that rather than buying an established property as your first home, it would better suit you to build. Building your first home can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience. Building allows you to customise your home from t...
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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 Ins...
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10 Horrifying Traps a (Good) House Inspector Might Find

Number One: Asbestos. Enough said. Number Two: Termites. In a word: EVIL. Number Three: Fire hazards. Wouldn’t wish this upon my worst enemy. Number Four: Faulty smoke alarms. It’s a thing. Number Five: Ghosts. Okay, kidding. Okay, ma...
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