The building of new homes in Australia is continuing amidst the upheaval that COVID-19 has brought to our economy in recent months. The construction industry is one of the major drivers that underpins our wealth and stability, and so urgent and immediate measures have been put in place to ensure its ongoing health. If you …
Year: 2020
What is an Online Auction?
With social distancing restrictions in place in Victoria, the real estate industry has had to move quickly to implement changes in the way business is conducted, to ensure that properties can still be bought and sold. One of the biggest changes has been moving from in-person to online auctions. Remote bidding has been happening for …
Isolation Nation - Staying Sane if you Need to Stay Home
‘I feel like I’m in a movie.’ A statement I have heard more than once in the past few weeks. It made me think of the Chinese curse ‘May you live in interesting times.’ Times are certainly interesting at the moment – but I’m not sure I would use the word ‘cursed’. It’s true that …
Getting Gutters Ready for Autumn and Winter
With shorter days and cooler nights already here, it’s time to turn your thoughts to the maintenance needed to protect your home over the cold, wet autumn and winter months. It’s easy to take your roof and, more specifically, your guttering, for granted. Our gutters can suffer from neglect, leading to costly repair bills if …
Why Do I Need A Maintenance Inspection?
It’s the Great Australian Dream – having a home of your own, especially a brand-new property ready for you and your family. Building a new home can be stressful and time-consuming but is ultimately an exciting and rewarding process. Experts agree that engaging the services of an independent property inspector to conduct new home construction …
Business as Usual at The Home Inspection Hub
Dear Customers Here at The Home Inspection Hub we share the community’s concern about the current outbreak of COVID-19, and we are following government directions to ensure the health and welfare of our staff, inspectors and clients. At The Home Inspection Hub it’s business as usual. This will be reviewed as required in the coming …