TERMITES cause billions of dollars in damage each year. This is achieved by their sneaky tactics of hiding away and wreaking havoc from the inside out resulting in them not being found until significant damage has already been done. This is why preventative measures are vital in securing your home from these destructive pests. So […]
As we launch into winter it’s a great time to check for termites and avoid any unwanted surprises develop. So to help out we wanted to share 5 ways you can identify termite damage before it’s too late. Don’t let a termites size fool you, if left unchecked these pests could wreak havoc on the structural integrity of your home resulting […]
The single most important thing to do when selecting a building inspector is to check for a valid builder’s license! You wouldn’t receive legal advice from someone not practicing as a lawyer, so why would you take building advise from someone who isn’t a qualified building inspector?! What To DoThankfully there is an easy way […]
Buying a house is exciting, but also often comes with a lot of stress. One big worry that buyers often have is whether they are getting a good deal and a good quality house. No one wants to buy a house just to later find out that it needs a few repairs or renovations. By […]
The decision to purchase a new home or office/workspace can be daunting for some. There are many aspects to consider including saving for a deposit, applying for a loan and obtaining insurance. With all these areas to consider and more, how can you determine if the building is right for you? The first area you […]
When purchasing a property, it can get very exciting as well as extremely overwhelming, you have inspection after inspection, meeting different agents and talking to banks. With so much to keep track of sometimes you can overlook things during inspections. This is why you will need a pre purchase building inspection, but why? What is […]
At first glance, the property you are looking at purchasing may appear in excellent condition. The truth of the matter is, there could be a number of underlying issues which you cannot see, which could impact your buying decision. When searching for a new home to buy, it’s vital to have a pre-purchase building inspection […]
Purchasing a new home or property is an incredibly exciting time and is a major financial commitment. It is important to have reassurance that the building you are purchasing is in fact worth the value it is listed for and won’t leave you with any future headaches or financial burdens. In order to protect yourself from […]
Whether you’re looking at buying a new home or a new office space, having a pre-purchase building inspection and pest inspection conducted is crucial. As most of us are aware, purchasing a property is one of the biggest financial commitments we can make in our lifetime and so the wisest thing you can do is […]
Purchasing a property or home can be both an exciting and nerve-racking period of time. In an ideal world we all dream about having a smooth purchasing process, with no hiccups along the way, however this isn’t always reality and sometimes problems do arise. In order to avoid purchasing a building which is riddled with […]
Having a building inspection is absolutely crucial, especially if you are a first property buyer. Purchasing a property is a major financial move and you need to be certain of your decision before you sign any contracts. In your first initial viewing of the home or building, there are some basic areas you should always […]
Buying any sort of property can be an exciting, yet nerve-racking period of time. You want to ensure you are making a smart investment without any unexpected or unwanted surprises. In some cases, buying a home or property can in fact cost more to renovate or fix any overlooked issues, than the actual cost of […]
Do you think that this house is worth this much money? Mike’s standard answer is: “I don’t know”, I look at hundreds of houses a year in every different suburb and housing prices change all the time. But, at the end of the day – if it’s a good fair report, a good fair house […]
With House Inspect Australia it’s really easy. People generally make contact with us. They’ll tell us that they’ve bought a house or they’ve got a problem with the builder, whatever the case might be. We ask you the questions so that we can get all the information we need so that we can take over. […]
House Inspect Australia is changing the game in the housing industry. This is because everyone that works for HIA comes from a building background. We are all builders, carpenters, stonemasons ect. We’re all from that industry therefore, we know the ins and out of the trade. We’re not someone that’s decided that they want to become […]
A pre-purchase inspection is essentially a structural check or a health check of a house so you know what the condition it is in before you buy. When choosing someone to do a pre-purchase inspection there are a few questions you should ask. Discover Mike’s top tips for choosing a building inspector for your pre-purchase inspection.
When you build something new, you get what’s called a three-month maintenance period, or a twelve-week maintenance period. Once you’ve moved into a house and you’ve been living in it for a while and you’re opening and closing doors, you’ve run the air con, the heater etc, the house will react differently. It’s then up […]
Essentially, on new constructions, we’ll come and have a look at the finished product before handover. It is also known as a handover inspection. We just go through and make sure that everything is right and that it’s built to the standard that it should be. It works both ways. Often people will have things that […]
1 – Be practical and realistic. Don’t purchase a house based on emotions. Buying a house is the biggest purchase of your life so although it’s hard to put aside the emotion of it, it’s also really important. It might look like the dream house you’ve always wanted but do your due diligence, check it out […]
The owner of a 2 story property had a problem with water leaking through the bathroom floors upstairs into the downstairs ceiling. We were engaged to do an inspection for the owner for a fee of $400. Our inspection uncovered that it had not been built to the building code. From the builder first telling […]