Posts Tagged ‘Building and Pest Inspection’
Termites 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 MoreTermite Myths
The top 7 termite myths busted! Over the years, we have heard many myths about termites. For the most part, these myths are common misconceptions from homeowners about how termites operate, what they eat and the best method of treatment. Myth 1 – Termites are ants White ants are more commonly known as termites. As…
Read MoreTermite Management Systems For Homes On The Gold Coast
Keep your home protected with a termite management system Termites are a major issue on the Gold Coast, causing thousands of dollars of damage to homes every year. It is vital to install a termite management system to protect your home. Termites on the Gold Coast Termites present a major risk to homes across Australia…
Read MoreBuilding Inspection Myths
The 7 most common building inspection myths There are many building inspection myths that people believe which leads them to ignore or miss major defects in their home or commercial property. 1. New houses are in good condition and don’t need inspections A commonly held myth is that because your house is new, it will…
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…
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