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April 1, 1996
Based on data collected from inspection of over 24,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Consumers and builders assume that drawings and specifications are usually complete and accurate. This is often not the case, even with architects and experienced drafts people. The drawings look great, but are they right? Remember, the builder will only build [...]
March 18, 1996
Based on data collected from inspection of over 24,000 buildings we issue the following advice. It is common for pre-purchase property inspections to detect numerous defects, some of which should be rectified immediately. Purchasers have a number of options available. They can: accept the property “as is” and rectify the defects after settlement negotiate a [...]
March 1, 1996
The banning of termite chemicals and changes to Australian Standards have increased the responsibilities of building managers.
February 1, 1996
Based on data collected from inspection of over 23,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Purchasers assume that new or recently completed building work is of satisfactory quality. However, new, altered or renovated buildings may contain considerable incomplete or defective work which will cause owners loss during occupancy or when resold. The Building Services Corporation [...]
October 1, 1995
Based on data collected from inspection of over 22,000 buildings we issue the following advice. We have been asked by the Law Society Conveyancing Committee to comment on the issue of smoke testing. In our experience many purchasers will not accept the additional disbursements of separate plumbing and electrical inspections on top of the usual [...]
September 1, 1995
Based on data collected from inspection of over 22,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Under most Contracts for Sale, vendors are not obliged to advise purchasers of past serious problems such as active termite infestations, underpinning or flooding of basement areas. Purchasers and their legal advisers may therefore be unaware of serious chronic defects [...]
July 1, 1995
Based on data collected from inspection of over 20,000 buildings we issue the following advice. In 1991 the Building Code of Australia (BCA) replaced Ordinance 70 as the main source of building regulations. Whilst the BCA is a clearer document to all users, the Code changed fire safety requirements. This means that reliance on the [...]
April 3, 1995
Based on data collected from inspection of over 20,000 buildings we issue the following advice. The judgement against Woollahra Council concerning a misleading s317A (compliance) certificate highlights the danger of relying on s317a, s317ae* or s172 certificates. These certificates give the impression that Council officers have properly inspected the building and that there are no [...]
February 1, 1995
Based on data collected from inspection of over 19,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Detailed information about restrictions to access are an essential part of a properly prepared property or pest report. Absence of satisfactory access can conceal serious liabilities and provision of adequate access should be considered part of full vendor disclosure. Where [...]
October 1, 1994
Based on data collected from inspection of over 17,000 buildings we issue the following advice. In our experience with over 30,000 property and pest inspections, it has not been unusual to hear vendors who are forced to reduce the price of their property or lose a prospective purchaser due to unexpected serious defects, say: “But, [...]
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