Victoria

GET YOUR HOME READY FOR WINTER!

With winter only around 7 weeks away it is time to think about doing those essential jobs around the home that is really easy to forget. Then one day you look out the window and you have water cascading down your fascia and into your eaves. This happ...
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Am I An Owner Builder?

Whether you are or aren’t an owner builder can sometimes be a tricky concept to get your head around. Even if you didn’t personally lift a hammer, but rather project managed different trades to do the work, – you are still, legally, the owne...
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How is a House Inspection Organised?

Whilst it’s up to you, the majority of our clients simply provide the Real Estate Agents details and then we will then contact them to organise the date and time of the house inspection. Generally this saves you a few more phone calls and emails...
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Asbestos - Not Just About Housing

FEATHERS were flying in Red Hill last week when neighbours discovered asbestos sheeting was being removed from a disused chicken shed near their properties. First reported in the Southern Peninsula News (6 November 2018) the story continues: Mo...
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Proposed New Tax To Help Home Owners Remove Asbestos

Did you know that 1 in 3 Australian homes contain asbestos? With home renovations on the rise, many Australian's are purchasing homes built before 1985 with the intention of doing small renos through to complete rebuilds. Unfortunately, many people a...
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To Buy Or Not To Buy (Off The Plan)

To buy or not to buy (off the plan) is an important issue for an increasing number of new homebuyers and property investors. When done responsibly with professional guidance (offered by Jim’s Building Inspections, for example) it can be a positi...
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EXPLAINED – Owner Builder Warranty Inspections & S137B of the Victoria Building Act 1993

You're an owner builder and it is time to sell your home. The last thing you want is for your hard work to be a hindrance to potential purchasers who have reservations about quality or compliance, just because the works weren't part of a major domest...
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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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Property Styling - the Melbourne stats

Property Styling, Melbourne, works. If you were considering property styling in Melbourne as part of your sale campaign, you can now rest easy knowing that every dollar invested in property styling is likely to return over $1900 to your back pocket ...
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Termite Damage Is Leading Factor When Buying Queensland Homes

Are you buying a home or investment property in Queensland? Amongst the important things to consider is the termite and borer status of your intended property. It is recommended that you should always have both a pre-purchase building inspection a...
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