Sep 2, 2019 | Buying Property, Home Inspections
For many the idea of buying a home is daunting, and the process for a first time buyer is a world of questions and unknowns. We have put together a diagram of a generic home buyers cycle, which should shed a little light on the various steps a buyer will go through,...
Jun 11, 2019 | Building Disputes, Buying Property
If you have nice neighbours you are very lucky, however in reality some are not very pleasant and can make your life miserable at times. It is worth making the time getting to know those who live next to you, as neighbours can play an important role in our lives and...
Dec 1, 2018 | Buying Property, Home Inspections, Property Practitioners Bill
Some of the proposed changes are positive and others will, inevitably, be contentious. These are some of the most dramatic changes to the regulatory framework currently in existence. Who or what is a “property practitioner”? The definition of “estate agent” in the...
Jul 23, 2018 | Building Plans, Buying Property, Home Inspections
Potential buyers need to follow a due diligence process when considering a property for purchase. 1. Building plans One of the first aspects to check is to make sure there are no illegal structures built on the property you want to buy as the responsibility for those...
Oct 1, 2017 | Buying Property, Horror Stories
There’s a huge risk in relying on a seller to disclose that a property has structural problems, as many consumers have discovered after moving in. If the roof is found to be riddled with borers (insects that damage wood), or the patio floods whenever it rains,...
Sep 14, 2016 | Buying Property, Home Inspections
By Nigel Aitken – Professional Home Inspector. The purchasing of a house regardless of its value is likely to be the most expensive purchase any individual will ever make. Therefore it makes good sense for a buyer to protect his investment by requesting an...
