With a wet, humid summer upon us, turn your thoughts to how water-tight your home is and how to tell if it has sprung a leak. While the main structural elements of your home are already designed to keep water and the elements out (these being the roof, walls, windows and floor) – there are …
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An End-of-Year Message from The Home Inspection Hub
To Our Valued Customers As we near the end of 2020, we extend our thanks and appreciation to you all for your support throughout this challenging year. We wish you all a safe, happy and restful festive season and a joyous New Year and join you in looking forward to an exciting and hopeful 2021. …
Move Without the Madness
Moving house is often cited as one of life’s most stressful events, but it doesn’t have to be. With some planning and organisation, the moving process can be relatively painless. Firstly, decide if you are going to do it yourself, or hire a removalist. If you’re going to enlist a professional, it’s a good idea …
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 is Rentvesting?
Rentvesting is a property investment strategy that is gaining popularity in Australia, particularly among first-home buyers who are increasingly being priced out of their first-choice suburbs. So, how does it work? Rentvesting essentially involves renting in your preferred location while buying an investment property somewhere more affordable. It allows buyers to reap the benefits of …
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 …