If you are an owner-builder selling a home in Victoria within six years and six months of finishing your building work, the Building Act 1993 requires you to give buyers a Section 137B report. This is a defects inspection report from a prescribed building practitioner, dated no more than six months before the contract is […]
New Home Stage Inspections in Melbourne: Catching Building Defects Before Handover
In summary: A new home stage inspection is an independent check of your build at key milestones, from slab to handover. For Melbourne buyers, it is the most practical way to find defects while they are still visible and easy to fix, before the final payment changes hands. This guide explains what each stage covers, […]
Pool Safety Barrier Laws in Victoria: What Changed and Why Your Certificate Might Be Overdue
Victoria requires all pool and spa owners to register their pool, install a compliant pool safety barrier, and have it inspected every four years by a registered building surveyor or inspector. Many Melbourne homeowners are unaware their certificate has lapsed, which can create real risk at resale and, more importantly, real risk to children. This […]
Termite Barriers in Victoria: Chemical vs Physical Barriers, Which One Does Your Home Need?
Termite barrier installation is one of the most important — and most misunderstood- investments a Melbourne homeowner can make. There are two main options: chemical termite barriers, which create a treated soil zone around the home, and physical termite barriers, which use materials like stainless steel mesh or graded granite to physically block termite entry. […]
What Is a Section 137B Report and Do You Need One to Sell Your Property?
If you built your own home in Victoria and you’re planning to sell within the warranty period, you’ve probably come across the term Section 137B report and wondered whether it applies to you. A 137b report is a legal requirement for many owner-builders who don’t hold valid owner-builder warranty insurance, and getting it wrong can […]
Timber Pest Inspection Melbourne: What It Covers and Why It’s Not Optional
Termites cause more damage to Australian homes each year than storms, floods and fires combined, and Melbourne’s mix of established timber-stump suburbs and leafy, well-watered gardens makes much of the city a genuine risk zone. A timber pest inspection is the one check that tells you, in black and white, whether a property has active […]
Building Inspection Report Melbourne: What’s Included and How to Read It
If you’re buying, selling or renovating a property in Melbourne, a building inspection report is one of the most important documents you’ll ever receive. It sets out the condition of a property in plain terms, flags anything that could cost you money down the track, and gives you the evidence you need to negotiate with […]
Dilapidation Inspection Melbourne: What Property Owners and Developers Need to Know
Melbourne’s construction boom shows no sign of slowing, and if you own a property near a demolition site, a new development or a council infrastructure project, that activity can put your home or business at real risk. Excavation, piling and heavy machinery all send vibrations through the ground, and older homes on reactive clay soils […]
New Home Construction Inspection Melbourne: A Buyer’s Guide to Protecting Your Build
Building a new home is one of the biggest financial commitments most Victorians will ever make, and for many buyers it comes with an unspoken assumption: that council checks and the builder’s own supervisor are enough to guarantee quality. In reality, those checks confirm minimum regulatory compliance, not the standard of workmanship you’re paying for. […]
Building and Pest Inspection vs. Pre-Purchase Inspection: What’s the Difference?
You’ve found a home in Melbourne you love. Maybe it’s a weatherboard cottage in Ballarat East, a double-storey in the outer suburbs, or an apartment closer to the city. Before you sign anything, your conveyancer or agent mentions you’ll need “an inspection.” Then you start researching and two terms keep popping up — building and […]
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