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 …
Category: New Home Construction
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 …
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 …
New Home Construction Inspections – Get the Facts at Every Stage
If you are building a new home, you already know how much is at stake. It’s a huge commitment – financially, emotionally and time-wise. A small investment in a quality new home inspection at each stage of your build can safeguard your investment and potentially avoid the heartache of future building disputes and legal bills …
House and Land Packages - Are They a Good Idea?
If you are in the market for a new home, you may have come across the term ‘house and land package’ or ‘home and land package’. Often touted as an ‘all-in-one’ solution for buying a home, this option has both benefits and drawbacks. What is a house and land package? Buying a house and land …
New Home Construction Inspections - Each Stage is Important
Are you building a new home? Don’t let your builder persuade you that independent inspections at each stage of your build aren’t necessary. An independent inspection at each stage of the building process will identify workmanship that doesn’t meet industry standards, potentially saving you thousands and avoiding a possible dispute with your builder. Still in …