Home Integrity Blog

Major Structural Defect strikes fear into the hearts of buyers Whilst any Major Structural Defect can strike fear into the hearts of buyers, sellers and agents alike, none cause more concern than a large crack in the wall or a sinking floor. If not addressed with a...

How to build your new home stress-free There is more to thoroughly inspecting the new home you are building than the final Practical Completion Inspection at the end. Building a new home should be one of the most exciting times of your life.  But it is also likely...

Is the home you are buying less than 6 years old? Are you buying an established home that has been built, renovated or extended by an owner builder? Knowing more about Home Indemnity Insurance could save you thousands. What is Home Indemnity Insurance? For residential...

We get asked all the time by buyers, “ok, so the seller has to fix all these defects listed on the report, is that right?” and the answer is, “well that largely depends what conditions you have in your contract.” It’s important to understand there are generally three...

Auctions can be a great way to sell your home fast, and maximise the price achieved. If you are considering an auction, then your agent has probably told you that your home is unique, and when marketed correctly, will attract lots of attention, and this will result in...

6 Tips on Getting Your Home Ready for Winter. As the nights begin to get cooler and the sun starts to set earlier, we know that summer is drawing to a close.  The doonas will soon be out and we will see the change of seasons.  The beautiful colours of autumn will...

Hairy timber, fluffy batten or furry batten. We see these from time to time when conducting building inspections in Perth, WA and the more technical term to describe these hairy timbers is a process known as ‘delignification’. Delignification can occur to timber roof...

Why is unauthorised building work an issue? If damage or injury is caused by unauthorized building works, the home owner is legally liable, and are unlikely to be covered by their insurance. Local councils can order home owners to have unauthorized building works...