1. What are we talking about? The extent that a strata company and or a Council of Owners (COO) have documented maintenance plans for their strata property varies considerably across WA. Given the normal tensions between the availability of funds and the extent of ongoing maintenance requirements, a reactive rather than proactive approach has traditionally been…
1. What are we talking about? Building Inspectors, like Houspect WA, who undertake construction inspections are often criticised because our construction reports are largely focused on finding faults, defects or issues in the construction work undertaken by another builder. By their very nature, our construction reports are negative. Not much we can do about that. For…
Theft from WA residential construction sites impacts everybody. It can delay construction, drive up costs and cause unnecessary work for a whole range of construction stakeholders. Does it happen in WA? Absolutely! Cost estimates range up to millions of dollars each year. What gets stolen? The old saying if it’s not tied down… is not accurate.…
Many WA “Offer to Purchase” Contracts require building inspection to be undertaken in very short periods of time within a given event: For example: Within 7 days of Offer Acceptance Within 7 days of Finance Approval Some of the key issues with the above requirements in the standard Real Estate Institute of WA Pre Purchase…
Houspect Building Inspector delivers to a very high standard – Congratulations to Warren Bennett – Houspect Albany Warren Bennett – Houspect building inspector in Albany WA applies the same standard to his building inspections as he does to his own construction work. Warren was the recipient of some excellent awards at the recent MBA WA…
WA Government issues warning on pool gate hinges in WA homes The WA Government has recently issued a further warning to WA property owners in relation to pool gates and the protrusion of gate hinges which may provide footholds or handholds to children attempting to climb into the pool area. 1 What are we talking about? …
Houspect WA is very pleased to announce that it is one of the Foundation Members of the newly formed Industry Association of Building and Property Inspectors in Western Australia Inc – Inspect WA. Given the enormous diversity of building and property inspectors in WA, Houspect WA was a strong supporter to see a truly inclusive…
The WA Government has advised that people with Vulcan Heritage or Pyrox Heritage gas heaters in their homes need to get them checked by a qualified gas fitter immediately. Laboratory tests show that under certain conditions the heaters produce too much carbon monoxide. Particularly if homes have poor ventilation and bathroom exhaust fans or kitchen…
Building inspectors have the potential to deliver enormous value to clients who are building, renovating, investing or buying property in WA. But the industry is completely unregulated and literally anybody without any qualification or experience can be a building inspector under WA laws! So, it is critical that clients ask the following 10 questions…