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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, [...]
August 1, 1994
Based on data collected from inspection of over 17,000 buildings we issue the following advice. With the anticipated improvement in the commercial, retail and industrial property market, investors need specialist advice from their solicitors. Even experienced investors should consider the condition of their intended purchase where calculating the long term yield. Yield depends upon existing [...]
May 1, 1994
Based on data collected from inspection of over 16,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Tyrrells have asked Standards Australia to co-ordinate a standard on property inspections. The proposed standard will help eliminate the hasty, inaccurate inspections by builders or architects with limited experience in the inspection of property. 30 – 45 minute inspection times [...]
February 1, 1994
Based on data collected from inspection of over 15,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Statistical analysis of the incidence and cause of pest damage in 3,412 buildings has identified: wood decay is a more costly liability than termite borers cause little economic damage except to older pine flooring timber pest damage is usually self [...]
November 1, 1993
Based on data collected from inspection of over 14,000 buildings we issue the following advice. There are approximately 20,000 properties in Sydney have joint sewers, most of which occurring mainly in the inner city suburbs of Paddington, Redfern and Surry Hills. Blockages in joint sewers can lead to disputes between users. In many past cases, [...]
October 1, 1993
Based on data collected from inspection of over 14,000 buildings we issue the following advice. Investigations of over twenty cases of negligence by building and pest consultants identify consistent causes for their mistakes. The major causes of complaints are: inexperience by the consultant hasty inspection practices and failure to inspect all sections of the building [...]
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