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…
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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…
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Building your new home is an exciting and rewarding time, but it can also be an experience fraught with uncertainty and anxiety. Unless you’re a professional with experience in the building trades, you may not even be aware of problems with your new home until they start to cause issues with the progress on the…
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Timber can be an aesthetically pleasing, affordable and durable choice for many types of building products, but it’s also quite susceptible to timber rot. While proper treatment and regular maintenance can and does help to prevent timber rot, all too often, home and commercial property owners neglect routine maintenance until timber is irreparably damaged. Understanding…
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While storm season in Western Australia officially runs from May through October, it’s always a good idea for property owners to prepare for the coming season in advance. Protecting your investment before the last minute allows you to not only prevent potential damage for the season to come, but also gives you an opportunity to…
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Regular maintenance, and sometimes even extensive repairs, are a necessary part of home ownership. When something goes wrong on your property, you may be faced with a different diagnosis and plan of action from each trades person or repair technician you consult, sometimes with widely varying cost estimates. For many homeowners facing property damage or…
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Demolition and construction projects obviously have a substantial impact on the properties where they take place, but many property owners don’t realize just how much these projects can potentially affect their neighbours. If you’re planning to demolish an existing building or embark on a construction project on your commercial or residential property, it’s wise to…
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Strata managers are responsible for a great number of tasks, especially when they’re charged with running larger schemes. In addition to maintaining records and budgeting documents, a strata manager must also ensure the scheme is fully compliant with all governmental regulations, as well coordinating repairs and regular maintenance. Because maintenance and repairs can quickly become…
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Though individual owners are responsible for maintenance issues within their lots, strata managers are still faced with the responsibility of maintaining all common areas. While this does reduce some of the burdens on strata managers and owners of corporations, it’s still of vital importance that managers have a clear understanding of the more common issues,…
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Decking allows homeowners to enjoy a versatile outdoor living space, and is one of the more popular home improvement projects for Australian homeowners to undertake. Whether you’re considering the addition of a deck to your property, the restoration of an existing structure or the purchase of a property which already contains a particular type of…
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