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  • The truth about termites

    April 30, 2012 Author: Jerry Tyrrell

    Termites are a concern in the Australian building industry, but separating popular beliefs from hard facts can sometimes be difficult. In this article, ‘The truth about termites’, first published in ‘Building Connection Magazine’, Jerry Tyrrell offers his thoughts on the best ways to reduce risk.

  • Top 10 mistakes when renovating or building

    March 26, 2012 Author: Jerry Tyrrell

    If you have just moved in, or when you do buy your next home, try to make decisions that make sense – and dollars too. Jerry Tyrrell sets out the top 10 mistakes he and his 18 colleagues are commonly seeing.

  • Asbestos compliance: WHS Regulations 2011

    March 5, 2012 Author: Stephen Ransley

    Owners Corporations face on the spot fines of up to $33,000 per breach in relation to asbestos in buildings constructed prior to 1 January 2004.

  • Time to press the reset button?

    January 25, 2012 Author: Jerry Tyrrell

    The multiple rules and regulations governing building and construction in Australia can be as dense as an ancient religious text. Jerry Tyrrell discusses combining the BCA and Australian Standards.

  • DIY inspections – A good idea or not?

    January 12, 2012

    It’s tempting to think that with some sort of checklist you can do a pre-purchase inspection on a property yourself. STOP and reconsider! Yes, in the short-term you might save a few dollars but it is likely that you will miss some issues that in the long-term could be costly to fix.

  • Maintenance, Pt 2 – Timing your building repairs and upgrades

    January 4, 2012 Author: Jerry Tyrrell

    Making money from investment buildings and even your own home is getting harder and harder. All materials age and eventually will need to be replaced. The trick is in the timing of these repairs: not too much and never too little.

  • A chimney piece

    December 16, 2011 Author: Tony Ransley

    During a Pre-Purchase Inspection is not practical to test how well a chimney “draws” the smoke from the fireplace. The most common chimney issues relate to water penetration.

  • Time period for home warranty claims reduced

    November 16, 2011

    Recent amendments to the Home Building Act 1989 have implications for home owners, builders, developers and owners corporations. The reforms apply to all residential building work covered by home warranty insurance.

  • Building design: Box gutters – friend or foe?

    September 19, 2011 Author: Carl Le Breton

    Are you considering building your new dream home? A lot of current home designs tend to incorporate a decorative parapet to some degree into their façade. What generally makes a parapet styled façade possible is a box gutter.

  • Property maintenance: Easy or expensive?

    August 28, 2011

    The art of property maintenance is a balancing act. Owners want buildings to look good; building managers want everything to work; investors don’t want to lose money. Jerry Tyrrell discusses how to handle property maintenance issues.

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