When you get your building inspection report, you should sit down with a big cup of tea and settle in for a read, trying to keep in mind that it is essentially a defect report and that there’s nothing positive to offset the negative.

Dwell Building Services is not in the business of Property Negotiation…but we have been in close proximity to property sales for a long time and from what we’ve witnessed, we believe there are some situations where you should definitely go back to the seller with your building inspection report in hand and query some of the findings.

Homes in Australia are expensive, and although a building and pest inspection can’t protect you from everything (it’s not an insurance policy), it can help you decide whether or not to proceed with your purchase, knowing that you know everything knowable about the property.

Good Question! I know you’ll be surprised by the answer, because of all the questions we get around inspections - this is the Most Frequently Asked Question.

We are here to challenge the common assumption…having seen a variety of properties over the past few decades, we break it down - new builds vs older homes.

How to walk through a property with purpose and spot a few red flags along the way…we give you our top 5 things to look out for while wading through the open home churn!

Most buyers jump straight into inspections and open homes—but the smart ones prepare first. This post walks through finance readiness, understanding true ownership costs, and setting realistic expectations before stepping into the market.

We come in towards the end of your purchase process, but don’t discount your due diligence, the building inspection is a crucial part of deciding if it’s cake or not! Is this a “good buy” or a “money pit”?