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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.
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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.
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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.