Converting an old tiled roof cover to a new metal roof cover (for example a Colorbond roof) is very common throughout WA. There is the right way and the wrong way to undertake this conversion. The wrong way can cause adverse impacts for home owners to the extent that the property can be considered not…
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Let us share the tale of two journeys! Just imagine! You love the location of your home. You have just paid out over $150,000 for some spectacular renovations and your dreams are coming true. Your family is very happy and you are exceptionally proud that you have negotiated your way through a significant build. Your…
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The number of WA strata complexes being developed in the Perth metropolitan area has exploded over the last 10 years. Just look at the Scarborough Beach front and Burswood as clear examples. Unlike building a standalone residential property there are some significant differences that need to be considered, especially in large multi storey strata developments.…
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From the 1970’s through to the 1990’s installing big bulky box type skylights in WA residential properties was very popular and enabled light to be directed into multiple rooms throughout a property. The transition to much more open plan living has seen the need for these skylights to diminish. The challenge is that there are…
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There are multiple twists and turns with smoke alarm legislative requirements which are often raised with us so we continue to refine our communications to assist home owners, and industry professionals. Today’s update relates to smoke alarms which are integrated into household alarm systems. Smoke alarms that were integrated into household alarms were popular in…
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Important new WA OHS Workplace Regulations come into effect on May 14, 2018. Real Estate Agents, Property Conveyances and Strata Managers need to be aware of these changes. Essentially the changes mean that nobody in WA is permitted to work in a residential roof space while the power to the property is energised (remains turned…
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The WA Government has recently issued a number of warnings to both the industry and consumers in regard to the practices of some unsavoury WA Plumbers. The issues comes down to people calling plumbers in to resolve a plumbing issue and being upsold into purchasing expensive new hot water systems which do not comply with…
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For many years now there has been a large number of consumer complaints about the white set render on masonry walls in WA homes including on occasion, the plaster being soft, crumbly or cracking easily. The degree of failure is variable. Sometimes, the paint and plaster will pull off the wall with Blu-Tack, adhesive tape…
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We have previously written about the challenges of building a new home in WA, as echoed by WA Government audits and numerous public articles on construction failures. Recent Government changes have introduced even more challenges for property owners building a new home. To be clear we are not builder bashing. There are some absolutely excellent…
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