Building Inspection Blogs and Resources

Section 32 in Victoria: What It Tells You, and the One Thing It Never Will

A Section 32 tells you what the vendor must disclose. [...]

Underpinning in Melbourne: What It Costs, When It’s Needed, and When It Isn’t

Underpinning a Melbourne home costs tens of thousands. Learn the [...]

Termite Signs in Melbourne Homes: How to Identify Frass, Mud Tubes and Timber Damage

Last updated: July 2026 Termites do not announce themselves. By [...]

Building and Pest Inspection Cost vs. Repair Costs: Is It Worth the Investment?

By the time you have paid for conveyancing, loan costs, [...]

How to Read a Pre-Purchase Property Inspection Report: 7 Red Flags to Look For

Expert Review This guide has been reviewed by Philip Guildea, [...]

What Happens If You Skip a Pre-Plaster Inspection? Hidden Defects, Costly Repairs, and Timing Risks

The construction of a new home is a high-speed assembly [...]

Melbourne Property Outlook 2026: Why Building Inspections Are Changing

Why Melbourne Buyers Need to Think Differently in 2026 The [...]

The Berwick & Casey Buyer’s Guide to Foundation Integrity and Soil Health

Why Location Matters in a Melbourne Building Inspection Buying a [...]

The Final Countdown: Why Every Melbourne New Build Needs a Pre-Handover Inspection (PCI)

You’ve watched your home come together step by step. First [...]

Buying Under $1M in Melbourne? Why Budget-Friendly Homes Often Hide the Costliest Defects

Melbourne’s Two-Speed Property Market If you’ve been actively looking at [...]