In the market? Your property inspection checklist
When you start house hunting you probably have a good idea of your requirements in terms of location, price, schools…
The tell-tale signs of a leaky home
THE TELL-TALE SIGNS OF A LEAKY HOME New Zealand is dealing with an ongoing construction, health and legal crisis… in…
The Jim’s Building Inspections NZ team is expanding!
We are very pleased to welcome Andy on board, joining Cornelius and Tony to deliver comprehensive building inspection services in…
Make a pre-sale building inspections work for you
If you’re thinking about listing your home for sale, it is the perfect time to look at anything you may…
Turn your building inspection report into the ultimate negotiating tool
Rising damp and asbestos issues. Two issues that would normally send shivers down your spine and see potential buyers running…
Is your home earthquake ready?
Following the Christchurch disaster of 2011, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has advised pre-purchase building inspections be regular…
Meth testing – the new norm for diligent home buyers
The New Norm? Including Meth checks in Pre-Purchase Building Inspections For home buyers there is nothing unusual about organising a…
Is your house cracking up?
Is your house cracking up? A long, spidery vein is inching its way across the dining room wall. It seems…
It’s all about timing – the different methods of sale and when you need a building inspection
THE TIMING OF A BUILDING INSPECTION MOSTLY DEPENDS ON THE METHOD OF SALE. As the findings of a building inspection…
Alarm bells ringing this is what you don’t want your building inspection report pick up!
But then again, thank goodness if they do! A building and pest inspection is now standard practice when buying a…