Building Inspection Blog
Practical building inspection advice for buyers and sellers across Hobart, the Huon Valley and the Channel. Tips on pre-purchase inspections, common defects, thermal imaging and more.
Buying an Older Home in Tasmania? The Defects a Building Inspection Catches
Tasmania has some of the most beautiful older homes in the country. Weatherboard cottages, character homes and converted farmhouses are a big part of why people love buying here. They are also why a building inspection matters so much. Older homes have charm, and they...
Building Inspections in the Huon Valley: What Local Buyers Should Know
Buying a home in the Huon Valley is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Whether it is an old weatherboard cottage in Cygnet, a rural block outside Huonville or a place down on the Channel, a building inspection in the Huon Valley tells you...
What Does a Building Inspection Cost in Hobart?
One of the first questions people ask us is simple: what does a building inspection cost in Hobart? It is a fair question. Buying a home is the biggest financial decision most people ever make, and you want to know what you are paying for. The honest answer is that...
Pre-Purchase vs. Pre-Sale Building Inspections: Which One Do You Need?
Are you preparing to step into the vibrant real estate market of Hobart or the picturesque landscapes of Southern Tasmania? Whether you're buying your dream home or considering an investment property, one thing is certain: a property transaction is a significant...
Thermal Imaging & Building Inspections
Are you in the process of buying a new home or investment property in Hobart? Then it is likely you will be needing a building inspection. Did you know that thermal imaging is one of the most efficient and non-invasive ways of inspecting a building? This advanced...
Buyers ignoring building inspections because of FOMO
The property market is ridiculously hot right now. In cities and in regional and rural areas, property prices haven't experienced such growth in nearly twenty years. Homes are selling within hours of being listed, often sight unseen. And of more concern, homes are...
Common Building Defects
Common Building Defects & How To Avoid Them Building defects can appear in all homes, whether 100 years old or brand new. Only a professional building inspection will identify all potential problems in a property; an essential step to take before you commit to...
Are Video Building Inspections The New Reality?
With social distancing likely to be the new norm for quite some time, many industries need to find new ways of working. While building inspections are often a solitary activity, there are occasions where other people will be on site. To minimise the spread of the...
What Is A Building Practitioner
What Is A Building Practitioner? As an accredited building practitioner, our company owner carries out all our building inspections. But what exactly is an accredited building practitioner? A building practitioner can be defined as a person of one of the following...
Do I Need a Building Inspection Before Auction?
If you are thinking of buying a property at auction, it is vital that you organise a building inspection prior to auction day. Why Do I Need a Building Inspection Before Auction Day? Because if you are the successful bidder at auction, you are required by law to...