With social distancing restrictions in place in Victoria, the real estate industry has had to move quickly to implement changes in the way business is conducted, to ensure that properties can still be bought and sold. One of the biggest changes has been moving from in-person to online auctions. Remote bidding has been happening for …
Tag: Melbourne House Inspections
Business as Usual at The Home Inspection Hub
Dear Customers Here at The Home Inspection Hub we share the community’s concern about the current outbreak of COVID-19, and we are following government directions to ensure the health and welfare of our staff, inspectors and clients. At The Home Inspection Hub it’s business as usual. This will be reviewed as required in the coming …
Read Before You Sign – Understanding A Building Contract
If you are using a building practitioner to build your new home, you will need to sign a contract. This can be an intimidating and unfamiliar document to navigate. Inspector Alan Green, contract review specialist for The Hub, says ‘most people engaging in the construction of a house are unaware of the importance of a …
Smoke Haze – Be Smart and Stay Safe
In recent months, bushfires have wrought devastation on our communities, wildlife and homes. Although this season is arguably the worst in history- albeit with low loss of human life – it’s likely that with climate change, and long-standing drought, bushfires and their effects will be an ongoing challenge for our nation. If you live in …
Pre-Purchase House Inspections - Your Questions Answered
Booking a pre-purchase inspection with The Home Inspection Hub is easy, but if you’ve never booked an inspection before, you may have some questions about the booking process and the way our inspections are conducted. The Hub sales team are here to answer your most commonly asked questions. Why should I get a pre-purchase inspection? …
Buying a Home in Melbourne
There is a lot of negative press about housing affordability in Melbourne and what this means for first home buyers. In fact, first home buyers made up around a third of owner-occupier mortgages issued in August this year – the largest percentage since early 2012. Source: ABS. With interest rates at record lows, the easing …