1. What are we talking about? Historically when a WA home owner wanted to make a complaint against a WA builder for construction defects, after submitting their Complaint form, they would often be required by Building and Energy (previously known as the “WA Building Commission”) to obtain an Independent Expert Report to support their complaint and demonstrate why…
Why In Western Australia, the Energy Regulations 1947 were amended in 2009 to require that when a residential property is transferred, leased or hired, the owner must ensure that a minimum of two Residual Current Devices (RCD’s) protecting all power points and lighting circuits, are installed. There are significant fines for those that fail to…
One of the most common defects discovered during pre-purchase building inspection is the failure of waterproofing in wet areas, most commonly within a shower recess. Failure of the waterproofing membrane below wall and floor tiles is often identified by the breakdown of the wall surfaces (paint, plaster or wall paper). This is usually on the…
Caution is recommended when structural defects are identified in a building inspection report and the standard REIWA building inspection clause has been utilised in a West Australian Property Offer and Acceptance Contract. While not common, occasionally structural defects are identified when a building inspection is conducted. What buyers and agents do next is critical. When…