The standard condition in Queensland conveyancing contracts will include a building and pest inspection condition. But what is it exactly and how can it affect either the buyer and/or the seller?
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Why Perth is the Right Place Right Now
Australia’s busiest property markets at the moment can be found in larger cities, where life is more unrestricted due to successful containment of Covid-19. These markets have an active band of first-home buyers which are highly boosted by government aid and record low-interest rates. The property prices are also rising due to low rental vacancy numbers and an upward surge in rents.
These trends are highly prominent right now in the city of Perth. To understand more, here is an overview of Perth’s residential market post-Covid-19 restrictions, and why so many are moving in on Perth’s housing market.
Australian house prices begin to soar again
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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Is Your Home Conducive to Termites?
One of the worst things about termites is that they are sneaky: just because you don’t see them, doesn’t mean that they’re not there! Termites could easily be eating away at your ceiling or walls without you knowing.
So, the first step to preventing termites in your home is to get rid of the conducive conditions encouraging termites to infest your home. Here we list some of the most common conditions leading to termite infestations.
DIY Home Inspection: What to Look for (before your inspector comes)
A home inspection is often a required part of property purchase, regardless if you are a buyer or a seller. Generally, the comprehensive check-up is done by licensed inspectors who give a detailed written report of the property’s condition.
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Meet Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Inspector Peter Ramsay
Peter Ramsay has been in the building and pest industry since 1981. He started out conducting inspections in Rockhampton, before taking part in a family owned building and pest inspection company on the Gold Coast in 1995.
His years in the company has given him invaluable industry experience and knowledge and he is now aiming to educate his clients before and after they purchase a home.
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Meet Building & Pest Inspector David Evans – Central Coast
Relatively new to Inspect My Home but well experienced in the building industry through commercial and residential constructions, alterations/renovations and new homes, David Evans is your Building & Pest Inspector on the Central Coast.
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Inspector Cherrie Helps Protect Brisbane Homes
Martin Cherrie is a licensed building inspector with 35 years’ industry experience behind him. To date, he has inspected over 10,000 homes and with no intention of slowing down.
With bucket-loads of experience and a passion for helping homeowners and buyers, Martin is your building & pest inspector in Brisbane’s west. He services clients from Springfield Lakes to Indooroopilly and everywhere in between.
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David Yeowart inspects your home in Brisbane’s Bayside
“Helping people is why I love being a property and pest inspector.”
David Yeowart has been inspecting homes in Brisbane’s Bayside area since 2008. He gets satisfaction from knowing he has saved his client potentially tens of thousand of dollars in future repairs by flagging property defects.
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Toowoomba Inspector Neville Talks Timber Pests & Structural Defects
Meet Neville Grimes – Your Toowoomba Inspector
Next up in our series of building and pest inspectors is Toowoomba local Neville Grimes.
After sustaining a few injuries in his carpentry job back in 2018, Neville decided to move to property inspections. He enjoys the flexible hours which give him more time together with his young family.
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