When you think of safety hazards around your home, do the roof spaces come to mind? If not, you could be missing a host of potential issues, lurking just above your head as a result of insulation installation faults or errors. These safety concerns can present a hazard not only to you and the other…
As a strata manager, you know just how much work goes into the daily running of a strata scheme. Just keeping up with the daily details can seem like an insurmountable task; when you add in the necessary ongoing strata maintenance and repairs a property requires, it can be almost overwhelming. Fortunately, there are ways…
When it comes to keeping your home or commercial property in good condition, you may be surprised by just how much begins and ends with the roof and guttering system. Your roof does more than protect the interior spaces from the outdoor elements, and your gutters do more than just keeping your roof dry. Understanding…
You poured your heart and soul into your home as an owner builder, overseeing the project and making sure everything was built exactly to your personal specifications. Now it’s time to sell, and you need an owner builder’s inspection report. Why is this report so important? As an owner builder preparing to sell your house,…
A recent call from an agent has highlighted the risks to buyers when they fail to notify the seller that their finance has been approved. In this instance, the buyer had told the agent they had received finance approval. But, in an attempt to delay settlement, they refused to provide the written notice required by…
Are you planning a major commercial construction project, either as a developer or property owner? If so, you know that there’s a wide array of arrangements which must be made long before you ever break ground on your new property. One of the most essential, commercial dilapidation reports, can also be one of the most…
Your home or commercial property is one of your most valuable investments, and it’s prone to damage due to moisture penetration with the potential to be both costly and difficult to repair. Because rising damp can lead to so many serious issues within your building, it’s vitally important to invest in damp-proofing measures while keeping…
Water is one of life’s essential requirements, but too much of a good thing can cause very real problems for homes and structures. Standing water, excess moisture in the air and flooding can all lead to expensive and potentially dangerous issues within a building. Taking steps to prevent water damage is imperative, but it’s equally…
The only properties with major defects in the property are ageing buildings, right? Wrong! While older structures can develop structural issues over years of neglect or direct damage, they’re not the only buildings where major defects are a concern. There is a wide range of reasons why new strata complexes can have defects, leaving owners…
Taking the plunge and having your dream home built is an exciting time, but unless you have a wealth of construction and building experience, it can also be fraught with confusion. There are a host of new terms to learn and stacks of paperwork to complete, and it’s not always easy to know the role…