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  • Cautionary Note 7 – Most consumers are unaware of the knowledge needed to successfully buy a home

    April 1, 1998

    Based on data collected from inspection of over 32,000 buildings we issue the following advice Successful home buying is one of the few ways we can make money throughout our lives. However, lack of knowledge (i.e. caveat emptor) can put home buyers at great risk. They are expected to understand a complex process and avoid [...]

  • Cautionary Note 6 – The best dispute is the one that never happened

    Based on data collected from inspection of over 32,000 buildings we issue the following advice The chance of you having an expensive and time-consuming fight with a client is increasing because consumers are becoming more aware of their rights. Often it can be very difficult defending yourself when you have started a job in good [...]

  • Cautionary Note 34 – Most consumers are unaware of the knowledge needed to successfully buy a home

    February 1, 1998

    Based on data collected from inspection of over 32,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Successful home buying is one of the few ways your client can make money throughout their lives. However, caveat emptor can put these home buyers at great risk. They are expected to understand a complex process and avoid the many [...]

  • Cautionary Note 5 – Changes to insurance and warranties for new building work

    May 1, 1997

    Based on data collected from inspection of over 29,000 buildings we issue the following advice The system of insuring new residential building work changed from 1 May 1997. Building work includes renovations, alterations, extensions and maintenance. The summary of the main changes is as follows: Issue Old Building Service Corporation Compulsory Insurance Scheme New Home [...]

  • Cautionary Note 32 – Building Certificates can provide false security

    March 6, 1997

    Based on data collected from inspection of over 28,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Purchasers have assumed that s172 certificates (commonly called Building Certificates) provide considerable protection against serious defects in properties they intend to buy. The Carpenter v McGrath decision has highlighted how a purchaser can no longer rely on non issue of [...]

  • Cautionary Note 31 – Complete documentation for off the plan purchases

    February 1, 1997

    Based on data collected from inspection of over 28,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Purchasers are encouraged by aggressive marketing to purchase properties prior to completion of construction. Problems can arise when purchasers assume that the finished product should have included items they mistakenly thought were either in the marketing proposal, agreed in the [...]

  • Cautionary Note 30 – Proof of condition

    January 1, 1997

    Based on data collected from inspection of over 26,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Proof of condition can be just as important to your client as proof of title. If fact, a property may not be worth buying if it contains serious undetected defects or liabilities. Proving satisfactory condition is becoming increasingly complex and [...]

  • Cautionary Note 4 – New residential building work: Starting out right

    November 1, 1996

    Owners do not know how to protect themselves from the disastrous consequences of poor quality building work. They mistakenly assume their brand new unit or major renovations is free of problems.

  • Cautionary Note 3 – Avoiding liability claims

    July 1, 1996

    Risk of injury to building occupants, users or their guests is an area of increasing concern to managers and owners. Hazards can be built in during construction or they can easily occur during use or maintenance. Regulations can change making formerly acceptable practices unsatisfactory.

  • Cautionary Note 2 – Avoiding inaccurate advice

    May 1, 1996

    Detecting, reporting, documenting and administering maintenance requires considerable skill and expertise.

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