Are you looking at buying a home or investment property in Sydney? Read the latest news about Sydney’s property market and which suburbs are in highest demand, common issues found during building and pest inspections as well as general information on what Sydney home buyers should look out for.
A Home Ownership Report conducted by Westpac this year found that only 43% of NSW home buyers actually obtain a professional building and pest inspection before purchasing a home.
Continue reading “Too Many Sydney Home Buyers at Risk of Property Damage”
Property is Sydney’s Inner West suburb of Newtown is very tightly held and getting your foot in the door into the property market here is definitely not easy.
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Have you been checking out open homes around Sydney lately? If you’re ready to buy a Sydney home there are a few things to look out for in your walk through. Many of the following warning signs would get picked up by a qualified inspector’s property report, but if you can spot them first you can save time and money by moving on to a more appealing home.
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Whether a home is one of Sydney’s classic colonial homes, only a few decades old or even relatively new, it is always important to get a building and pest inspection before committing to settle on a property.
Continue reading “Why Is A Building & Pest Inspection Important In Sydney?”
Glebe’s Terrace Houses are a charming reminder of Sydney’s past but owning and renovating one comes with many hurdles.
Have you ever visited an old home and noticed some downstairs rooms have a damp smell or stains on the walls?
It’s mostly common knowledge now that once you find a Sydney home you’re thinking of buying, the next step is to get a building and pest inspection. But what happens next?
Continue reading “Questions to Ask Yourself Upon Receiving a Building Report”
Sydney is in the second highest risk category for termite attack in Australia, according to research developed by the CSIRO.
A sign of Sydney’s crazy property market is clearly displayed when people are willing to purchase a home without seeing inside or even getting a building and pest inspection done.
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A common problem found in Sydney homes is blocked gutters and poor storm water drainage.
Continue reading “Gutters – A Gateway Problem For Sydney Homes”
