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Discover The Secret To Saving Thousands When Buying or Selling Property...
01st September 2010
Discover The Secret To Saving Thousands When Buying or Selling Property … It’s Simple. It’s the New Economy. Everyone has to be smarter about their choices. And throwing thousands of dollars away because you didn’t know you had a choice doesn’t cut it anymore. At IPI (Independent Property Inspections) we have... more
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Why Should I Inspect Brand New Homes
22nd July 2010
I was recently reading the ancient Greek story of Troy and the Trojan Horse and this reminded me that the Trojan Horse was also new… and it to should have been inspected. It’s interesting that most people make false assumptions that can lead to significant losses. For example when buying a... more
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How To Survive Your Home Inspection
14th July 2010
How To Survive Your Home Inspection Simply following the steps provided in this article will help you survive having a Home Inspection. Your Home Inspection is just one more stressful event to add to a growing list of events unfolding before you. What with open homes, strange people stopping in the... more
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The Most Expensive Mistake Of Your Life And How To Avoid It
13th July 2010
Drawing on over 30 years experience as a builder and property inspector I have no doubt that failing to have the property professionally inspected before you buy is the most expensive mistake I have seen smart people make when buying property. This something I still see happening daily, conservative estimates... more
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After Your Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
13th July 2010
After Your Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Your Pre-Purchase building inspection is complete, your inspector went over the report with you explaining the defects and his recommendations….now what do you do? You have entered into the agreement to buy the house assuming there are no major hidden defects. The inspection... more
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Finally The Truth About Asbestos In Your Home
13th July 2010
Finally The Truth About Asbestos In Your Home You are about to discover the truth about asbestos in your home, and this report reveals the typical findings of a property inspector with over ten years and 12,137 inspections worth of experience in your area. Asbestos and the need for asbestos removal in... more
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Why Should I Inspect Brand New Homes
22nd June 2010
Why Should I Inspect Brand New Homes I was recently reading the ancient Greek story of Troy and the Trojan Horse and this reminded me that the Trojan Horse was also new... and it to should have been inspected. It’s interesting that most people make false assumptions that can lead to significant... more
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A Recent Renovation Horror Story
13th June 2010
A Recent Renovation Horror Story. Warning:- Asbestos can be found in many materials around a home. I received a call from a renovator (we’ll call him John) who had found cement sheeting in a wall he wanted to remove during the renovation. To John’s credit he had enough knowledge to call us... more
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Mistake No. 6 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home - And How To Avoid Them
31st July 2009
7 Incredibly Dumb And Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home And How To Avoid Them. Mistake No. 6 6) Not doing proper and thorough research and preparation. It is often said that "Knowledge is Power" and this has never been truer when you are looking to buy... more
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Mandatory Home Inspections? Wake Up Australia!!!
31st July 2009
Mandatory Home Inspections? Today, a number of factors are forcing banks and financial services firms to take a closer look at the property appraisal process before approving a mortgage. These factors include a rising number of foreclosures, many applicants applying to extend mortgages to include unforeseen repairs, and a rise in... more
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Mistake No. 7 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home - And How To Avoid Them
31st July 2009
7 Incredibly Dumb And Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home And How To Avoid Them. Mistake No. 7 7) Not knowing how much you can afford before making and offer. The Easiest way to avoid this it to get Pre-Approved finance first, this is very different to just getting... more
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The No.1 Most Powerful Negotiating Tool You Must Have When Buying A Home
30th July 2009
Having a pre-purchase inspection report completed before you buy or even as a contingency in your contract is widely regarded as the single most powerful negotiating tool you can use when buying a property. There are hundreds of examples where buyers have used the findings in the report to negotiate reductions... more
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Mistake No. 2 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home - And How To Avoid Them
29th July 2009
7 Incredibly Dumb And Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home And How To Avoid Them. Mistake No. 2 2) Not Getting Proper Legal Advice Before Signing Anything. The first thing you must realise is when you sign a contract, you are now obligated not only to buy the property... more
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Mistake No. 1 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home - And How To Avoid Them
29th July 2009
7 Incredibly Dumb And Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home And How To Avoid Them. Mistake No. 1 1) Failing to get a Professional Building Inspection done. Although it might appear self serving for a property inspector to say you need the services of a professional property inspector... more
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Mistake No. 4 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home - And How To Avoid Them
28th July 2009
7 Incredibly Dumb And Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home And How To Avoid Them. Mistake No. 4 4) Failing to take out adequate insurance after signing the contract. This is a much neglected area that does need your attention. When you sign a contract to purchase a property... more
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Mistake No. 3 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home - And How To Avoid Them
28th July 2009
7 Incredibly Dumb And Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home And How To Avoid Them. Mistake No. 3 3) Not Using a Buyers Agent. Trying to negotiate without professional help or advice. Sadly this is a mistake most smart buyers make every day and it can cost you literally... more
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Mistake No. 5 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home - And How To Avoid Them
25th July 2009
7 Incredibly Dumb And Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home And How To Avoid Them. Mistake No. 5 5) Failing to get a check survey to confirm the property boundaries and the house location. This is a very simple check carried out by a land surveyor to make sure... more
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Independent Property Inspections
23rd July 2009
I wanted to use the opportunity to tell about the advantages of using Independent Property Inspections. But I thought it would be better coming from our clients so I've included just some of the typical comments we receive regularly. Hi Leon, Just a note to say thank you for a great... more
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Why You Need An Inspection When Buying A New Home
14th July 2009
Why You Need An Inspection When Buying A New Home Why should I get an inspection if the house is new? I hear you ask. The plans have been approved, the engineers designed the structural parts, the works have been inspected at each stage and you have the final certificate... more
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The Shocking Truth About How To Confidently Buy A Property
24th June 2009
It seems incredible that many people in their haste to buy that elusive "Dream Home" that they fail to prepare properly and it inevitably costs them. Although there are many, many aspects you should consider, in this article I will attempt to raise your awareness to some of the most neglected... more
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Independent Property Inspections
25th April 2009
I wanted to use the opportunity to tell about the advantages of using Independent Property Inspections. But i thought it would be better coming from our clients so I've included just some of the typical comments we receive regularly. Testimonials Hi Leon, Just a note to say thank you for a great... more
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How To Survive Your Home Inspection
17th March 2009
How to Survive Your Home Inspection Simply following the steps provided in this article will help you survive having a Home Inspection. Your Home Inspection is just one more stressful event to add to a growing list of events unfolding before you. What with open homes, strange people stopping in the... more
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After Your Pre-Purchase Building Inspection
17th February 2009
After Your Pre-Purchase Building Inspection Your Pre-Purchase building inspection is complete, your inspector went over the report with you explaining the defects and his recommendations….now what do you do? You have entered into the agreement to buy the house assuming there are no major hidden defects. The inspection... more
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Pre-Purchase Inspections
30th April 2008
It never ceases to amaze my how many people actually buy houses with out even getting the most basic pre purchase property inspection done before handing over their life savings as a deposit and committing themselves to a 20 to 30 year mortgage. It's like buying a used car without... more
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Pre Sale Property Inspections!
07th June 2007
The advantages of having a standard residential property inspection completed on your home before you sell are many. The pre sale inspection is fast becoming the inspection of choice for astute vendors and real estate agents. Full disclosure to any potential purchaser not only helps speed up their decision making... more
