What is AS4349.1? The Australian Standard for Building Inspections, Explained
Every Australian pre-purchase building inspection is meant to be done to AS4349.1. Most buyers have no idea what that standard actually requires — or what it leaves out.
How Much Should I Negotiate After a Building Inspection? (Real Australian Numbers)
Your building inspection came back. There are issues. Now what? Here's how Australian buyers turn defect lists into defensible dollar amounts off the price.
Termite Damage Cost to Repair in Australia: What Buyers Should Budget
Termites cause more property damage in Australia than fire, flood, and storms combined. If your inspection finds termite evidence, the cost question depends on five things.
Asbestos in Australian Homes: What Building Inspections Catch and What They Miss
About 1 in 3 Australian homes built before 1990 contains asbestos somewhere. Your building inspection will flag visual indicators but can't confirm without lab testing. Here's what that actually means for buyers.
New-Build Practical Completion Inspection (PCI): The Australian Buyer's Guide
Your new-build is almost done. The builder wants you to sign off on Practical Completion. This is the most important inspection you'll commission as a new-build buyer — and the only chance to require builder rectification before final payment.
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