For those seeking a sea change, the laid-back beachy lifestyle around Coffs Harbour is what city dweller’s dreams are made of. Whilst having the South Pacific Ocean on your doorstep can be magical for long walks on the beach and boating, the effects of this salty environment can wreak havoc on properties close to the shore. Continue reading “Salt Damage On Coffs Harbour Homes”
Asbestos Problems In Tightly Held Suburbs
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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Flood Damage To Coffs Harbour Homes
Coffs Harbour and the low-lying towns around it like Bellingen and Grafton are prone to flooding which can cause long-lasting and unseen problems with houses and commercial buildings. Continue reading “Flood Damage To Coffs Harbour Homes”
Things To Look For At An Open Home In Sydney
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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Why Is A Building & Pest Inspection Important In Sydney?
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.
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Highs & Lows Of Owning A Glebe Terrace
Glebe’s Terrace Houses are a charming reminder of Sydney’s past but owning and renovating one comes with many hurdles.
Site Drainage For Sydney Properties
Have you ever visited an old home and noticed some downstairs rooms have a damp smell or stains on the walls?
Questions to Ask Yourself Upon Receiving a Building Report
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?
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Building & Pest Inspections Prior To Auction Day
Recently, local newspaper the Newcastle Herald listed legal tips for purchasing a property at auction. Coming in at Number 3 (of 8) on their list was the advice to organise a pre-purchase building and pest inspection.
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Does My Home Have Termites?
Sydney is in the second highest risk category for termite attack in Australia, according to research developed by the CSIRO.
