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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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HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M AN OWNER BUILDER?
Whether you are or aren’t an owner builder can sometimes be a tricky concept to get your head around. Even if you didn’t personally lift a hammer, but rather project managed different trades to do the work, you are still, legally,…
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BUILDING INSPECTION INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
It is important to understand what is generally included and excluded in a building inspection service. Jim’s Building Inspections work hard to understand what type of property you are purchasing. Factors that influence which building inspections we would recommend include: • …
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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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