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Building Inspection Reports Don’t Have To Be All Bad News
Whether you’re a prospective buyer or the owner of a property being considered for purchase, a building inspection can be a stressful and worrying experience. Concern about what home inspection reports might turn up can make obtaining one downright frightening, but even the most thorough and exacting report will not return exclusively bad news. By…
Offer and Acceptance Special Conditions Building Inspections
The process of buying a new home, whether it’s your first or your fifth, is both exciting and stressful. In the rush of property settlement, it can be easy to let important tasks fall to the wayside. Before completing your Offer and Acceptance, however, it’s always wise to make sure the most crucial factors are…
The Pitfalls of Illegal Building
For many homeowners, expanding livable space with home extensions can seem like a much more economical and convenient choice than purchasing a larger home, but doing so without taking the proper steps can be a recipe for disaster. Home extensions can buy homeowners years of time before relocation becomes a necessity, and illegal building is…
Dealing with Difficult Builders
Dealing with Difficult Builders 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…
How many people can attend the final property inspection?
Whilst buyers may be tempted to bring as many people as they can to the final inspection, the Joint Form of General Conditions specifies otherwise. “The Buyer: may be accompanied by 2 persons on an inspection;” So unless the contract specifies an increased amount of guests, only two people can join the buyer at the…
Increasing Space and Value with Home Extensions
Families grow and lifestyles change. Either one can leave a once spacious home feeling cramped and cluttered. As real estate prices rise, many Australian homeowners are finding home extensions a more cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new home altogether. Investing in the property you already own by building home extensions not only provides more livable…
Deck & Balcony Safety: Protecting Your Family and Property
Balcony and Deck Safety Checklist A deck or balcony can be the perfect place for relaxing or entertaining at home, but it also has the potential to be one of the most dangerous. In fact, recent estimates indicate about 12,000 homes across the country are dangerous structures. Deck safety is crucial, though often overlooked, aspect…
Top Tips before you sell your home
Give the property some pavement appeal by adding some attractive pot plants and re-mulching the garden beds to frame the lawn, as this will give it an organised, orderly look. Ensure the lawn is nice and green and ensure the reticulation is in good working order and broken sprinkler heads are fixed. Be sure to…
What Real Estate Agents and Buyer’s Agents Need to Know About Building Inspections
As a real estate agent, you know how important the role a building inspection can play in the sales process. Even seasoned veterans within the industry can have questions about Melbourne building inspections; buying or selling agents are no exception. Whether you’re working as a buyers’ or sellers’ agent, it’s not uncommon for there to…