Home ownership is rewarding, both emotionally and financially, but it can also be fraught with complications and confusion. Homeowners don’t have to be experts with an in-depth knowledge of every system on their property, but they do need to have a basic understanding of what those systems are and how they affect a property. A…
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Investing in real estate is often a wise financial decision, but it can also come with some added tax responsibilities. Fortunately, there is a perfectly legal method of minimising those tax responsibilities related to investment property. An Overlooked Solution Many owners of investment property fail to claim for depreciation, either because they have a limited…
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Building inspections are a crucial part of buying or selling a home. For prospective buyers and sellers alike, having a professional building inspection is the single most effective way of determining the overall structural integrity of a property. People looking to buy can better protect themselves and their potential investment by making an informed purchasing…
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For the owners of pools and spas, this announcement by the NSW Office of Local Government is good news. Take note: More time to get pools safe before selling or leasing. Dear pool/spa owner, If you are thinking of selling or leasing your property, an additional twelve months has been provided before you need to…
DetailsSelling a home can be almost as stressful and exciting as purchasing one, especially for first-time sellers who aren’t sure what to expect from the process. Before placing your home on the market and waiting for the offers to start rolling in, it’s important to consider all the ways you can help to facilitate a…
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Building the home of your dreams or adding a long-desired expansion to your home should be a rewarding process, but it can be stressful and upsetting if you’re dealing with difficult builders. Even the smallest project can become a headache when incompetent or unpleasant builders are involved, and obtaining the answers you need as a…
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For some buyers, only the sleekest and most modern homes will do. For others, the charm and character of an older home is far more attractive. When you’re considering home ownership and fall into the latter camp, there are plenty of reasons why it’s imperative to secure building inspections for historic homes. Whether you’re considering…
DetailsThe NSW budget papers gave 10 key reasons for the sense of an underlying strength in the NSW housing sector. They were: interest rates at historically low levels consumer confidence has seen improvement housing finance approvals are trending up building approvals are increasing vacancy rates are low and rents are on the up housing activity…
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Did you know that Houspect can arrange for the termite inspection to be conducted, usually at the same time as the building inspection? Houspect carriers full Professional Indemnity insurance for conducting termite inspections and building inspections. All our termite inspectors are trained, experienced and registered. Both termite and building reports are usually available on a…
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When conducting appraisals or home opens do you ever come across an odd building feature or a potential problem and wonder if the property could be a marketing nightmare? If you send Houspect an email describing what the problem is, we will endeavour to find a solution that we will include in our next e-news…
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