If you’ve ever spent a blissful week on holiday somewhere warm and sunny, you may be tempted to buy a house or apartment in that location, with visions of family holiday memories, extra cash from rental income and a stake in the Australian dream of owning a holiday house. While a holiday home can be …
Category: Home Inspection
Ask These Questions Before You Book an Inspection
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 …
What should I expect in an Inspection Report?
After many hours searching on Google, you discover investing in a building inspection is a smart move. But now you’re wondering what exactly is included in a report and how useful it really is. In this blog, we take you through a standard sample of what you would find in The Hub’s report and what …
New Year, New Property in 2019?
The start of the New Year has just passed us by and now we can look forward to having time to recuperate, reflect and contemplate the year ahead. This time of the year can be a great opportunity to think about your options in the housing market and perhaps, consider investing in a new property. …
Residential Building Defects Reports
Property defects are common in all types of residential houses. If neglected or not maintained, the outcome can become quite costly. As the name suggests, the main purpose of a Building Defects report is for the Inspector to highlight and pass on to the property’s owner of all defect/maintenance items that have been recorded in …
Is an Owner Builder Report crucial
You have just completed your dream entertainment deck out the back or perhaps you have finally gotten around to that long-awaited kitchen upgrade. No matter the project size, you will need to obtain an Owner Builder Defects Report before you are able to sell your home if the renovation was completed within the last 6.5 …