Building Inspections
Building Inspection tips, tricks & inspiration
Stay updated with our latest articles and expert advice on property inspections. Our blog offers valuable insights, helpful tips, and industry news to guide you through every aspect of property assessment and maintenance.
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WHAT’S INVOLVED IN A BUILDING INSPECTION?
Many people will tell you that you should always have a building inspection completed before purchasing a home, but what exactly does that entail? There is often a bit of mystery about exactly what building inspectors do/ look for/ document during…
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In the market? Your property inspection checklist
When you start house hunting you probably have a good idea of your requirements in terms of location, price, schools and local amenities such as playgrounds or shopping facilities. But once you actually start walking into homes and you’ll probably see…
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How To Identify The Signs Of A Leaky Home
New Zealand is dealing with an ongoing construction, health and legal crisis… in the form of a leaky home. From the mid 1990s, some New Zealand houses were built in a way that just couldn’t withstand weather conditions and did not…
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Make a pre-sale building inspection work for you
If you’re thinking about listing your home for sale, it is the perfect time to look at anything you may need to fix or repair. You’re probably accustomed to the water stains and mould spots on your kitchen ceiling, but these…
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Is your home earthquake ready?
Following the Christchurch disaster of 2011, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has advised pre-purchase building inspections be regular practice in earthquake affected areas. To check a home’s earthquake fitness, a building inspector will start in the crawl space underneath…
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Meth testing – the new norm for diligent home buyers
The New Norm? Including Meth Checks in Pre-Purchase Building Inspections For home buyers there is nothing unusual about organising a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection on a potential property purchase. For smart buyers, a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection is a no brainer, part of…
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Is your house cracking up?
Is your house cracking up? A long, spidery vein is inching its way across the dining room wall. It seems to be spreading even as you stare at it! You’re sure it wasn’t there yesterday… So what does this mean and…
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It’s all about timing – the different methods of sale and when you need a building inspection
THE TIMING OF A BUILDING INSPECTION MOSTLY DEPENDS ON THE METHOD OF SALE. As the findings of a building inspection report may prompt you to withdraw an offer, you should always ensure that you are correctly informed of your rights and…
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How to pick your building inspection
When you’re buying a new property, a building and pest inspection can go a long way towards saving you a fortune in the long run. Be it asbestos you didn’t know was lurking or structural damage that potentially makes the whole…
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How a friend’s advice can help you buy better
As soon as you announce that you’re looking to buy a property you can expect family and friends to come out of the woodwork and offer you all sorts of well-meaning advice. Our advice? The property market is a changeable beast.…