Category: NSW

When you’re buying a brand-new home, it’s easy to assume everything is perfect – no wear and tear, no hidden problems, no surprises. So do you really need a new home inspection or a building and pest inspection on a new property?

Yes, you do. In Australia, a “new home inspection” (often called a handover or practical completion inspection) is an independent check of the workmanship, materials and overall condition of a newly built property before you take ownership. Even new builds can have defects that only a trained inspector will spot.

Unless you’re a building professional and familiar with Australian building standards, there’s a real risk you’ll miss important issues that only become obvious after you move in – when it’s harder (and more expensive) to get the builder to fix them. A qualified building inspector can help you identify defects early, so they’re rectified under the builder’s warranty rather than out of your own pocket.

Cracks on your walls can be more than just unsightly; they may also signify potential threats to the safety and structural integrity of your home if left untreated. While some minor cracks are superficial and be easily fixed, others could indicate more serious underlying problems such as structural damage, including subsidence and compromised foundations.

Understanding the various types of cracks and their causes is crucial for homeowners to determine when to take action:

Before finalising the purchase of a property, it is crucial to conduct a pre-settlement inspection. This inspection ensures that the property is in the expected condition. By thoroughly examining the property before settlement, buyers can verify that any agreed-upon repairs and conditions have been met.

In this article, we will discuss the importance of pre-settlement inspections and provide a comprehensive checklist of things to look out for during the inspection.

When buying or selling a house, the goal is always to get your money’s worth, or more. For this to happen you must first determine the overall condition of the property you’re intending to buy or sell. Undertaking a professional pre-purchase building and pest inspection can help you get a better understanding of the property’s worth, and make sure you don’t end up with a complete dud.

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Is there a soft spot under your carpet? Are your floorboards squeaking a little louder than usual? If you answer is yes, then your subfloor is probably damaged which can be a problem. In some cases, damaged subfloors can be downright dangerous.

In this article we’ll talk about the subfloor area of the house, its common defects, as well how you can check if your subfloor is damaged… even before an inspection takes place.

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For the first time in over five months, the Australian property market has recorded a 0.4 per cent price growth with all capital cities experiencing a value increase except Melbourne.

According to the latest CoreLogic home value index presented in October, we can now expect the housing market to begin to soar again following the easing of some boarder restrictions.

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