If you’re currently looking to purchase a new home, chances are that you may have already made a list of a few properties that you’d like to view. You may have even found a home on the market that seems to have everything you’ve been looking for – right down to those stunning granite countertops.
Over the past few years, more and more instances of tradesmen accepting money from clients and not completing the agreed upon work, or starting a job and not finishing it properly have been reported. Consumer Protection acting Commissioner, David Hillyard, confirmed that instances of this sort had increased exponentially. Below are some tips to take
It’s not only home owners who have the right to privacy and peace; tenants who rent properties have these rights as well, and this can sometimes make it difficult to perform property inspections. Below are a few hints and tips to help ensure that a property inspection is able to go as smoothly as possible
After hearing that a variety of property inspections can – and should – be performed on a home before agreeing to purchase it, many people start feeling overwhelmed about the whole process. This need not be the case after reading this post because it outlines the most common types of home inspections that are available
Over the years, house auctions have become an extremely popular way for buyers to obtain properties at (mostly) affordable prices. Amidst the excitement of finally being able to gain a foothold on the property ladder though, many buyers are still under the impression that pre-purchase inspections ‘are a waste of time and money.’ However, there
A Practical Completion Inspection (PCI) happens when your Construction Supervisor is able to show you your new home after all of the finishing touches have been added to it. This is in fact one of the most important inspections that is performed during the process of building a home because it provides an opportunity to
Although pre-purchase building inspections are one of the most crucial aspects to have performed before buying a home, it is also one of the most commonly overlooked. Many people think that the amount of money they will need to spend on having an inspection carried out will be a waste of money. However, it is
Many people who are in the market to purchase homes are so eager to have their offer accepted that they forego having any building inspections beforehand – usually to their detriment at a later stage though. Take a look at these 5 reasons why it’s crucial to have a property inspection performed before even considering
Although there are many projects in a home that can be undertaken as DIY tasks, there are some that should always be left to the experts. Below are a few examples of projects that should never be undertaken in a DIY capacity. Electrical Work Unless you are in possession of a valid license or permit,
Many property owners and dwellers think that termites are nothing but a minor annoyance. However, when undetected and left to their own devices, these heinous pests can cause a significant amount of damage to your home in as little as a few months. As a result, it is recommended that regular termite inspections be carried
