Posts Tagged ‘Building and Pest Inspection’
Pest and Building Inspection: Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about pest and building inspections In Queensland, a building and pest inspection is often included as a clause in the contract of sale. Yet, many have never heard of a building and pest inspection prior to buying their first property. This understandably leads to many people having questions about getting…
Read MoreHow Much Does A Building And Pest Inspection Cost?
Don’t get caught out paying too much for an inspection You’ve discovered a wonderful home. Your offer was accepted and now you need to complete your due diligence prior to settlement. This means you’re probably wondering how much a building and pest inspection costs and why you need one. The importance of a building and…
Read MoreBuilding and Pest Inspection Brisbane
Have peace of mind with a comprehensive inspection Brisbane has many licensed building and pest inspectors who can provide these services, it’s important to find the right one for you. Licensed and experienced Brisbane Building and Pest Inspector When looking for a building and pest inspector in Brisbane, it is important to choose someone who…
Read MoreTypical Defects Found During a Building and Pest Inspection
The most common defects found during inspections In this blog, we outline some of the common defects found within building and pest inspection reports to give you a greater understanding of the defects to help make your decision. 1. Cracked tile(s) Whether a cracked tile(s) is deemed to be a major or minor defect in…
Read MoreA Pre-Sale Building and Pest Inspection Gets Your Home Ready For Sale
Get ahead of the game with a pre-sale inspection If you’re thinking about selling your property, a pre-sale building and pest inspection can give you a competitive edge. It will help the sale process to go more smoothly and allow you to get the best possible price for your home. Also known as a pre-sale…
Read MoreWhy 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…
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