Inspection Advice
Straight answers to the questions Melbourne buyers ask Dale every week: what an inspection covers, which defects matter, termites, auctions and new builds. Written by a registered builder who still builds.
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Reading your report
What a pre-purchase building inspection actually checks (and what it can't)
A plain-English guide to what a Melbourne pre-purchase building inspection covers, what it leaves out, and how to read the limits in your report.
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Auctions and contracts
Should you get a building inspection before an auction in Victoria?
Yes, if you're serious about bidding. In Victoria there's no cooling-off at auction, so the inspection has to happen before the hammer falls.