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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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THE PITFALLS OF PROPERTY INVESTMENT
The pitfalls of property investment are many. Andrew Heaton from Sourceable argues that it’s important to get a high-quality survey. While a retail store is often happy to accept a return on a $10 item of clothing, it’s far more complex with…
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TWO THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SMOKE ALARMS
ONE: SMOKE ALARMS AREN’T ALWAYS RELIABLE Smoke alarms aren’t always reliable, which is why a professional inspector can make your job easier and life safer. A good inspection considers adequate positioning and operational status to protect your property. After all, some…
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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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The Jim’s Building Inspections NZ team is expanding!
We are very pleased to welcome Andy on board to deliver comprehensive building inspection services in the Hamilton South region including Te Awamutu, Matamata and Morrinsville. Andy has over 25 years experience in the construction industry and brings to the team…
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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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