Using real estate as a wealth strategy is a well-trod path, and not a particularly new one. Being a land-owner is historically the best method of wealth creation. But if you don’t currently have money literally falling out of your pockets, what are you supposed to do? Where do you start?

Buying your dream home (or even getting into the property market) can be a tightrope walk at the best of times...What is a hopeful home buyer to do?

So you’re buying a block of land and building….a few things to consider there…consider your intentions, the length of settlement, the block, the price and maybe most importantly - your team! We go into detail here…

You may find yourself getting caught up in the minor issues when you read through a building and pest report…but it’s the big stuff that you want to focus on. In this blog, I’ve set out a key to help you get yourself around the pest and building report a bit better.

You’ve found the house, got your finance half sorted and now you need a pest and building inspection. To do that all you need to do is call Cassandra - friendly and knowledgeable, she can answer all your questions and get you booked in (0424741616). Read more to find out exactly what to expect.

Home buying is 100% “buyer beware” and the pest and building inspection stage is the cornerstone of this…these are our top four reasons that you need us - we are on your side and we’re here to help you make the best decision you can make with the most accurate information available.

Independence in building inspections doesn’t get talked about much but we can’t stress the point enough: The integrity of your due-diligence when buying a property is imperative. If your building and pest inspection team is not fully independent of influence from the real estate transaction, you can’t be sure you’re getting the truth.

Jason Dodds, our helpful building inspector is also a licensed builder - so ask him what he thinks. This doesn’t apply to all building inspectors, but we are special. We believe you get better value when you come along to your building inspection. Make the most of it while you’re there and get all the information you can!