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 …
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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 …
Keep Your Home Warm in Winter
Keep Your Home Warm in Winter Do you dread receiving your energy bills in winter? The cost of keeping your home warm can literally make your blood run cold in the cooler months! With winter approaching, now is the time to put some heat-preserving measures in place to insulate your home and avoid ‘bill shock’. …
Employment Opportunity: Building Inspector for Dilapidation Reports
Our sister company SPI Property Inspections is urgently seeking experienced individuals to carry out dilapidation reports throughout Melbourne (particularly in the South-East suburbs), Geelong and Regional Victoria. SPI Property Inspections is a well-established brand in both the residential and commercial sectors. We are proud of our reputation for technical excellence and great customer service. For …
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 …
Max Your Tax - Tax Benefits for Homeowners
With the end of the financial year looming, it’s time to talk tax. If you own an investment property, you are entitled to a number of tax benefits. Many deductions available to investment property owners fall under the term ‘negative gearing’. Gearing is borrowing money to buy an asset. Many people borrow money to buy …