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8 Common Problems Found during Building Inspection in Melbourne

A quality building inspection in Melbourne conducted by a licensed BPI Building Inspector may reveal problems that are not visible to the average observer or unlicensed operator. A building inspection by a professional inspector is certainly a good way for any local buyer to protect themselves from major structural problems after the paperwork has been signed and an agreement has been made. When a property is inspected by a professional,… Read More »8 Common Problems Found during Building Inspection in Melbourne

INSPECTION FOR BRAND NEW HOME-BLOG

WHY DO I NEED BUILDING INSPECTION FOR A NEW PROPERTY?

WHY DO I NEED BUILDING INSPECTION OF A NEW PROPERTY? People do understand the importance of pre-purchase building inspection when buying a house. They understand that property may have developed some problems with time. Regular use and poor maintenance may have caused some wearing.  But when it comes to the new property or a brand new construction where no one lived before, then buyers start questioning the requirement of building… Read More »WHY DO I NEED BUILDING INSPECTION FOR A NEW PROPERTY?

011 Buyers Ignoring Building Inspection in Boom

ARE PROPERTY BUYERS IGNORING BUILDING AND PEST INSPECTION IN THE RED HOT MARKET?

ARE PROPERTY BUYERS IGNORING BUILDING AND PEST INSPECTION IN THE RED HOT MARKET? Desperate house buyers are ignoring the building and pest inspection reports in the race to beat the competition in the red hot market. The real estate experts are saying that this is a dangerous trend and some buyers are not even ordering the pre-purchase building inspection. In February, Australia has seen the fastest growth in property prices… Read More »ARE PROPERTY BUYERS IGNORING BUILDING AND PEST INSPECTION IN THE RED HOT MARKET?

THIS 1 MISTAKE CAN MAKE YOU LOSE MONEY IN PROPERTY BOOM - Building Inspection Council

THIS 1 MISTAKE CAN MAKE YOU LOSE MONEY IN PROPERTY BOOM

THIS 1 MISTAKE CAN MAKE YOU LOSE MONEY IN PROPERTY BOOM  Building and Pest Inspection is a must, whether the property market is in boom or sluggish. Desperate property buyers skipping building inspection and had to bear the loss of thousands of dollars in form of hidden building defects The Australian property market is red-hot right now and it is a seller’s market.  A staggering 84.4% success rate of auction… Read More »THIS 1 MISTAKE CAN MAKE YOU LOSE MONEY IN PROPERTY BOOM

Dampness - TYPES, SIGNS, AND SOLUTIONS

DAMP IN HOME – TYPES, SIGNS, AND SOLUTIONS

DAMP HOME – TYPES, SIGNS, AND SOLUTIONS Damp is a common building defect found during building inspection and it can happen from many different sources. Damp may cause many other problems in the property such as termite infestation, mold, rot, rusting, and strain on the walls. It can also lead to health hazards. A building inspection can reveal the presence of damp and source of damp in the property. A… Read More »DAMP IN HOME – TYPES, SIGNS, AND SOLUTIONS

Couple skipped building inspection- Building Inspection Council

A COUPLE SKIPPED BUILDING INSPECTION – WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?

A COUPLE SKIPPED BUILDING INSPECTION – WHAT HAPPENED NEXT? A building inspection is a typical profession that needs specialized qualifications and years of experience to be a qualified building inspector.  Building Inspection Council has observed a significant percentage of building inspectors in the market are unqualified. The absence of any government regulation has made it possible for any person to claim to be a building inspector. Australian property buyers are… Read More »A COUPLE SKIPPED BUILDING INSPECTION – WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?

BAD BUILDING & PEST INSPECTOR - Building Inspection Council

WHAT IF BUILDING AND PEST IS INSPECTOR BAD?

WHAT IF BUILDING AND PEST INSPECTOR IS BAD? The most important purpose of the building inspection is to tell you about every single thing that is wrong and could go wrong. A building inspection identifies all the defects in the building, gives you ground to re-negotiate the price with the vendor, and allows you to reject the properties with serious building defects. We are not saying that you should expect… Read More »WHAT IF BUILDING AND PEST IS INSPECTOR BAD?

PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION REPORT-BUILDING INSPECTION COUNCIL

WHAT IS A PRE-PURCHASE BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT?

WHAT IS A PRE-PURCHASE BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT? By the look of the property, a pre-purchase building inspection may seem unnecessary at surface level but there could be serious issues hidden under the new rug or fresh coat of paint. Building Inspection Council has encountered many stories of property buyers who got burned by skipping the building inspection. WHAT IS A PRE-PURCHASE BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT? As the name suggests, it is… Read More »WHAT IS A PRE-PURCHASE BUILDING INSPECTION REPORT?

SIGNS OF STRUCTURAL DEFECTS

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IN A HOUSE?

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IN A HOUSE? Building Inspection helps the buyers to learn about the structural defect in the property. Building Inspection Council has observed many signs which can help in identifying structural defects. Building inspectors use these signs as the first hint of the problems but also use advanced tools and techniques. These signs can only hint out the probability chances of defects but severity… Read More »WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE IN A HOUSE?

Tricks to hide building defects

10 WAYS SELLERS USES TO HIDE SERIOUS BUILDING DEFECTS

10 WAYS SELLERS USES TO HIDE SERIOUS BUILDING DEFECTS Building Inspection Council has observed that fresh paint and a little new rug is not always an innocent attempt to uplift the property. One of the factors that make building inspection mandatory for property buyers is that vendors go to any extent to conceal the building defects. Building inspectors are trained and experienced to detect these defects. They know what to… Read More »10 WAYS SELLERS USES TO HIDE SERIOUS BUILDING DEFECTS