Aug 17, 2018 | Home Inspections
Eric Bell (Director of Inspect-a-Home) was interviewed by Cornelius Koopman of “All about Property” on DSTV’s Home Channel (channel 176) on Monday 20 August 2018 – Sunday 26 August 2018. Eric takes Cornelius around a home that was purchased by...
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...
Feb 8, 2018 | Home Inspections, Signs and Symptoms
Professional home inspections are a vital part of buying a home. Tony Clarke, Managing Director of the Rawson Property Group, shares his tips on spotting potential problems. These DIY checks are just the first step of the process, and should always be followed by a...
Jan 22, 2018 | Home Repairs, Signs and Symptoms
One of the worst home related nightmares for many homeowners is having their home flood. We all know how devastating a flood can be. We have seen it on the news, witnessed it within our cities, and some of us have even experienced it in our own homes. It can destroy...
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...
Sep 7, 2016 | Home Repairs, Selling Property
By: Hermine Aslanyan When you put your home on the market, you want it to sell fast and get most of its value. To get the price you want, you need to consider several things. When you are a homeowner you are doing repairs and remodels during the whole year because...
Aug 31, 2016 | Home Repairs
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Homes should come with a warning label announcing “home maintenance required.” Like it or not, houses need upkeep, and unless you’re fine shelling out tons of money to the plumbers and contractors you’ll have on speed dial, it pays to master a...
Aug 24, 2016 | Buying Property
By: Hermine Aslanyan As you might know, over the past few years, the housing market crushed, and many people have to downsize their home. When looking for a place to live, we consider two most important points – location and size. Sometimes downsizing can be...
Jul 13, 2016 | Selling Property
Selling your property quickly in a down-turned economy is likely to be one of the most challenging exercises you’ll undertake. Day after day, you hope to find the perfect buyer who will come along and make you the right offer on your home. You may even find that...
