When you build a new home, it is easy to assume the only inspection that matters is the one right before you move in. In reality, a new build passes through several distinct...
building inspections
Should You Get a Pre-Sale Building Inspection Before Listing Your Property?
Most conversations about building inspections focus on the buyer. But an increasing number of vendors in Melbourne are choosing to get their own inspection done before they list,...
What Is AS 4349.1? The Australian Standard Behind Every Pre Purchase Building Inspection in Melbourne
AS 4349.1-2007 turns up in almost every building inspection report handed to Melbourne property buyers, usually in a single line near the front, and then never mentioned again....
Buying at Auction in Melbourne? Why You Need a Building Inspection Before Auction Day
The hammer falls, the auctioneer points at you, and that's it. In Victoria, there is no cooling off period once you buy at auction. No three days to change your mind, no clause...
Pre Purchase Building Inspection Checklist: What We Check Before You Buy in Melbourne
Most people book a pre purchase building inspection because their real estate agent, their bank, or a friend who got burnt once told them to. Fair enough. But very few buyers...
What Does a Building Inspector Look For ?
What Does a Building Inspector Look For? Buying a property is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Even a house that looks perfect can hide costly defects beneath the...


