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, …
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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 …
Protect Yourself with a Pre-Purchase House Inspection
Image: Freepik (jcomp) Are you starting the exciting search for your own home? When going to see properties for sale, don’t let a good first impression or ‘curb appeal’ distract you from warning signs in a property – issues which could prove costly and time-consuming, and may even lead you to regretting your purchase in …
What It Costs to Own A Home
There’s no denying it – buying a home is an expensive process. It takes an average of five to six years to save for a deposit (based on the cost of a 20% deposit of a $600K home) – even more if you are looking to buy in an expensive area. However, owning a home …
What is a PCI Inspection and Why Do I Need One?
A PCI – practical completion inspection (sometimes referred to as a ‘handover inspection’) – is an important part of your new build process. It takes place at the completion of your build before the final handover and provides an important opportunity for any faults and defects to be identified and rectified before you move in …