5 Top Issues Found in Building Inspections
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Tips for Preparing your home for Winter
Houspect is encouraging Western Australian property owners and renters to take a few simple precautions to get their properties ready for winter. As temperatures begin to fall, homes will require some simple maintenance to ensure they are kept in top condition throughout Autumn and Winter. If home owners are considering selling, then winter weather conditions…
Wall Cracks: Causes and Solutions
The discovery of wall cracks is enough to make even the most level-headed property owner worry. After all, wall cracks can be a sign of fairly serious structural problems and may indicate the need for extensive and pricey repairs. Still, not all wall cracks are cause for deep concern. Understanding the common causes of wall…
What is a building inspection report?
Q&A with Houspect Building Inspections WA Director Chris Walsh What is a building inspection report? A report is a visual assessment by an inspector to identify any structural and/or significant defects of the major building components of a property that are visible at the time of the property inspection. It should be completed by a…
How Building Inspection Reports Help Sellers Seal the Deal
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New Home Construction – Why you should Hire a Building Inspector
If purchasing a new home is exciting, building your own is an even more dizzying experience. New construction projects offer future home and business owners a high level of control over the finished product. Still, building defects can be just as problematic for a brand new property as they are for a neglected, older structure.…
The Importance of RCDs in your home
Often in life, the little things make all the difference. A residual current device, or RCD, is one of those all-important things. Not only do they save lives when they’re properly installed and functioning, but they’re also required by law. What is an RCD ? RCDs are sensitive safety devices designed to monitor the flow…
Trusts and settlement: how to save buyers from double stamp duty
Trusts and settlement: how to save buyers from double stamp duty When a buyer is making an Offer on behalf of a trust, a trip to an accountant could be the difference between a hassle-free settlement, or double stamp duty. For tax purposes, accountants sometimes advise trustees to have offers written in a specific way.…
How to remove mould with tea tree oil
Take some tea tree oil and mix two tsp of oil with a small cup of water and then add the mixture to a spray bottle. To get rid of the mould from the bathroom you have to spray the mixture on the surfaces on a dailly basis. Spray the mixture right on the mould…
Are your Strata properties in good health?
Are your Strata properties in good health? Just like having a healthy diet and exercise in your personal life is important, ensuring well maintained and “healthy” strata properties is essential for the continued well-being of the property owners and tenants in your Strata complexes Insurance claims can be complicated by questions of what was weather…