Building and Pest Inspection
Why You Need A Pre-Auction Building and Pest Inspection
Make an informed decision A pre-auction building and pest inspection enables you to make an informed decision about whether to proceed with a bid at auction or not. It provides you with peace of mind knowing that the property is fit for purpose and that you’re not getting more than you bargained for with nasty…
Read MoreTermites Found After A Clear Building and Pest Inspection
What you should do next While it is uncommon, it is not unheard of that termites are found after a clear building and pest inspection. This can happen for many reasons including natural occurrence, infested neighboring properties, negligent inspectors and buyers failing to do their due diligence. However, there are rare times when buyers do…
Read MoreTerminating Under A ‘Pest and Building’ Condition – “The Buyer Must Act Reasonably”
Guest blog by Map Lawyers Ever wondered how terminating under a building and pest clause works? You’re not alone. Contracts of sale in Queensland In Queensland it is standard for contracts of sale to include a pest and building condition. The condition allows a Buyer to engage a licensed inspector to carry out an inspection…
Read MoreCan I Use Someone Else’s Building and Pest Report?
Relying on someone else’s report can come back to bite you later. Don’t get caught out. Know the facts and legalities around using someone else’s report – it could potentially save you thousands down the track. The current property market With the property market running hot, it’s no surprise that sellers are wanting to capitalise…
Read MoreTermite Inspection vs Termite Treatment
Know which service you need As the first implies, a termite inspection is a visual inspection of a property for evidence of current and/or past termite activity. Whereas termite treatment involves treating the property to either kill active termites or prevent a future infestation. Termites Did you know that 1 in 3 Queensland homes are…
Read MoreEverything You Need To Know About Pre-Purchase Building And Pest Inspections
Here’s what you need to know If you’re new to the property market, it’s unlikely that you have ever needed to organise a building and pest inspection before. In this blog, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about the building and pest inspection process. Who organises and pays for a pre-purchase building…
Read MoreStructural Defects In Logan
Structural defects can pose a very serious safety risk for your Logan property Whether you’re a homeowner, landlord or renter, you need to know about this issue. In this blog, we will define structural defects, look at their causes, provide examples and explain how to address them. What are stuctural defects? The Australian Standard for…
Read MoreWhat Is The Average House Size In Australia?
How the average house size may influence your purchase Did you know that house sizes can have a major influence on lifestyle? Not only that, but the average house size also impacts and influences important services such as building and pest inspections. The average house size in Australia When it was last measured in 2017-2018,…
Read MoreInspections In Units Or Apartments Brisbane
Need a unit or apartment inspection in Brisbane? Dedant Building and Pest Inspections have been providing inspections for units and apartments since 2009. Have peace of mind with a comprehensive inspection. The Brisbane property market When buying a unit, you should have some idea of how the market is going. Currently in Brisbane we have…
Read MoreWhy You Need Clean Gutters
How to keep your gutters clean Having clean gutters is an essential part of a well-maintained home. Many people might ignore their gutters as they do not look at them very often but they are an essential part of the home. In this blog, we look at the impact of dirty gutters, how to safely…
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