Recent news stories, such as the evacuation of residents from an apartment block in Mordialloc in Melbourne’s south-east, have highlighted what building inspectors have always known: New-build does not mean defect free. A joint report by Deakin and Griffith Universities has since established that things look just as bleak for new buyers in Victoria, with defects found…
A 1% rise in temperature may not seem like much over the span of several decades, but Australia is feeling the impact. With climate changes come extreme weather events. Warming is believed to be causing increased heat waves, droughts, and torrential downpours in Melbourne and across Australia. While the future implications of climate change need…
When you have a building inspection, you want an inspector who knows all there is to know about structure, building materials, building regulations and laws. Hiring an experienced Building Inspector who is also a registered builder (Domestic Builder Unlimited = DBU) as a minimum will give you value for your money. Be aware of inspectors…
Housing prices are most definitely on the move; this is fueled in part by investment buyers that feel this is an ideal time to enter the property market. Buyers seeking to purchase rental and investment properties are afforded a unique opportunity to cash-in on properties yielding a good return versus other investment profiles. There’s a…
A professional building inspection offers valuable insight into the state of a home or commercial building. The information provided by a thorough evaluation of the structure can help ensure that it is kept in, or restored to a safe and proper condition. Very often, it can prevent a minor problem from escalating into a costly…