A PCI – practical completion inspection (sometimes referred to as a ‘handover inspection’) – is an important part of your new build process. It takes place at the completion of your build before the final handover and provides an important opportunity for any faults and defects to be identified and rectified before you move in …
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Life in Lockdown
2020 will certainly be a year the world- and Australia – doesn’t forget. We have all had to adapt to a way of life that we could not have imagined six months ago. For Melburnians, restrictions are currently in place on how far we can travel and what we can do. This situation has been …
Should I Buy A House - Or an Apartment?
Decades ago, it was unusual to find apartment blocks or high-density living outside inner city areas in Australia. With the ongoing increase in our population and continuing ‘suburb-creep’, apartment blocks and units are now very much part of the nation’s housing mix. In fact, according to 2016 census data from the ABS, apartments and flats …
Tax Depreciation Schedules - An Essential for Property Investors
Tax time is just around the corner, and with it comes the all-important ‘D’ word – deductions. If you own an investment property – either residential or commercial – you are entitled to claim tax deductions, regardless of the age of the property. A tax depreciation schedule will help you reduce your tax bill and …
Getting Gutters Ready for Autumn and Winter
With shorter days and cooler nights already here, it’s time to turn your thoughts to the maintenance needed to protect your home over the cold, wet autumn and winter months. It’s easy to take your roof and, more specifically, your guttering, for granted. Our gutters can suffer from neglect, leading to costly repair bills if …
Why Do I Need A Maintenance Inspection?
It’s the Great Australian Dream – having a home of your own, especially a brand-new property ready for you and your family. Building a new home can be stressful and time-consuming but is ultimately an exciting and rewarding process. Experts agree that engaging the services of an independent property inspector to conduct new home construction …