Savvy homeowners and property investors know that having a pool can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, you have a feature that can have a dramatic affect on the value of the property – many Sydney home-buyers set out especially to find a property with a pool and as a result, are prepared to pay somewhat more for …
Five Common Contract Traps When Purchasing Property
Homebuyers and property investors, especially those with little to no experience, need to pay close attention to what they’re doing and what they’re signing, if they want to protect the value of their investment. One of the things that comes along with working in the Building and Pest Inspection Industry is dealing with customers who have been burnt by dishonest …
4 Tricks Sly Sellers use to Cover Up Home Defects (Part I)
Congratulations, you finally found the home you’ve been searching for and it looks great! Even better, the seller has recently painted the house and put in some new trim, flooring and has made some other various improvements as well. Good for you – or maybe not. While you may be dealing with a very honest and forthright seller that simply …
Important Facts About Asbestos: What You Know Could Save Your Life
According to the Australian Federal Government’s Comcare Department, “…an estimated 30,000 to 40,000 Australians will be diagnosed with asbestos related disease over the next 20 years, and researchers and policy makers fear a third wave of asbestos deaths from people exposed in the home”. Asbestos was commonly used in a variety of building materials used in the production of homes …
Before You Buy: Top 3 Property Defects Revealed
Many common and potentially costly building defects are not likely to be seen during an Open Property Inspection by yourself or other non-trained persons. We are not talking about the obvious defects that can be seen in a property that is falling apart. We are talking about defects that are typically in hard to reach spaces such as roof voids …
Buying Or Selling A House With A Pool: What You Need To Know
If you are selling an existing home, or purchasing a new property that includes a pool, there are specific guidelines and rules that must be followed. A savvy real estate professional must be familiar with all of the relevant laws, and should provide the pertinent information to perspective clients, be they buyers or sellers of a property. Your realtor should …