‘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 …
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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 …
Is A Tree Change Right For Me?
It’s the subject of many a romantic dream – moving to the country. The tree change has become a popular phenomenon in Australia, touted by some as the answer to the housing affordability crisis in our big cities. With the promise of smaller, more close-knit communities, more affordable housing and escaping peak hour traffic, many …
Read Before You Sign – Understanding A Building Contract
If you are using a building practitioner to build your new home, you will need to sign a contract. This can be an intimidating and unfamiliar document to navigate. Inspector Alan Green, contract review specialist for The Hub, says ‘most people engaging in the construction of a house are unaware of the importance of a …