There’s no denying it – buying a home is an expensive process. It takes an average of five to six years to save for a deposit (based on the cost of a 20% deposit of a $600K home) – even more if you are looking to buy in an expensive area. However, owning a home …
Tag: Pre-Purchase House Inspections
Give Your Home a Lockdown Makeover
Current COVID-19 restrictions mean that Melbourne’s spring selling season is going to be delayed this year – in fact, it’s going to be the summer selling season by the time restrictions are lifted! Market reports suggest there is still strong interest in homes for sale, and when the selling season finally gets under way, there …
How to Choose a Real Estate Agent
Photo created by jcomp – www.freepik.com Buying or selling a home involves a big commitment of time and money and choosing an agent can be a daunting decision. A wrong move can cost you thousands if you don’t get the best possible price for your home. Worst case scenario? Your home doesn’t sell, and you …
Property Experts: Pest Inspections
Engaging a professional building and pest inspection company is an important step in the process of purchasing a property. As well as exposing problems which may lead to costly repair bills (which fall to you as the new owner), an inspection can determine whether or not the building is structurally sound, and therefore safe, for …
Guest Inspector 'Bailey'
The Home Inspection Hub had a special guest inspector join our team recently. Introducing – Bailey! We put Bailey through his paces to see if would make the grade as a Home Inspection Hub inspector* Due to an unfortunate incident involving a chewed lanyard – and far too much playtime, – we were unable to …
Property Experts: How to Choose a Conveyancer
You may not be fully aware of the importance or the necessity of a conveyancer until you are ready to buy your first property. A conveyancer is responsible for transferring, or ‘conveying’ a property title from one owner to another. What’s involved in this process and how do you choose a conveyancer who will do a …