Need a building and pest inspection? There are many companies advertising this service in Victoria, however a professional-looking website or business card is no guarantee of a quality service. Doing some research and asking the right questions before you book can save you time and money, and will bring peace of mind knowing you’re booking …
Year: 2020
What is Rentvesting?
Rentvesting is a property investment strategy that is gaining popularity in Australia, particularly among first-home buyers who are increasingly being priced out of their first-choice suburbs. So, how does it work? Rentvesting essentially involves renting in your preferred location while buying an investment property somewhere more affordable. It allows buyers to reap the benefits of …
We Are Now Booking All Inspection Types
The Home Inspection Hub is excited to confirm that we have now resumed ALL types of inspections. You can now book our: Pre-Purchase House Inspections Building and Pest Inspections Owner Builder Defect Reports New Home Construction Inspections (all stages) Special Purpose Reports VCAT Reports and Expert Witness Contract Review Tax Depreciation Schedules The Hub has a …
Sell Your Home in Summer
While lockdown and restrictions in Melbourne delayed our spring property selling season, it’s certainly now back in full swing and will extend into summer, as demand among buyers and sellers stays strong. Summers in Victoria can be notoriously dry, hot and exhausting. If you plan to sell your home throughout the warmer months, you may …
What Happens at a Real Estate Auction?
With restrictions easing across the real estate sector, the demand for live auctions is predicted to surge as we make our way through spring and into summer in Melbourne and regional Victoria. Buying a property at auction can be both an exciting and a daunting experience. If you have never bid at an auction before, …
Pre-Purchase House Inspections and Owner Builder Defect Reports -Who Needs One and When?
Are you house-hunting? You’re probably already aware that an important step in purchasing a home is doing your due diligence and organising a building and pest inspection from a reputable company, before you make an offer on a property. Perhaps you’ve heard that an owner builder defect report (or a 137B) must be provided by …