Building your own home? Engaging the services of an independent property inspector to conduct an inspection at each crucial stage of your new home construction is invaluable throughout the new build process. Major defects and issues can be identified at each critical juncture of the building process. This is why an inspection at each stage …
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Seven Ways Your Home Can Make You Money
Looking for ways to make extra cash? Your home may be an unexpected source of extra income. Rent It Out Renting a spare room to a friend or someone who is looking for a house-share arrangement can be a steady source of income and way to share the cost of bills. This can be great …
Reasons Not To Buy A House
Buying a home is a big decision. Saving a deposit to buy in one of our capital cities is a lengthy process, and requires discipline and patience. Arranging finance, researching an area, attending inspections and working with a real estate agent to find a suitable property are time-consuming activities. If you have found a home …
Win a 50% Refund Of Your Inspection Fee!
It’s tax refund time! The Home Inspection Hub wants to help our customers make the most of the end of the financial year. One lucky customer will win a 50% refund of the cost of their inspection. Here are the details of the competition: Book and pay for one of the following inspections betwween the …
Tax Depreciation Schedules Benefit Investment Property Owners
The end of the financial year is fast approaching. If you own a residential or commercial investment property, it’s time to think about the benefits of a tax depreciation schedule. A tax depreciation schedule – also called a quantity surveyor’s report -reduces your taxable income, maximising your tax return. The cost of a tax depreciation …
Should I Worry About Slab Heave?
What is Slab Heave? Slab heave is a result of uneven movement of a house footing and slab. Uneven changes in ground moisture can also lead to slab heave, where clay soils swell (and expand) when they become wet and shrink when they dry out. Slab heave can resemble a dome – when the slab …