At it’s last meeting for 2018, the RBA decided to leave the cash rate at 1.5%. Inflation remains low and stable, though is expected to pick up gradually over the next few years. In Australia, money-market interest rates have declined,…
Last year the Queensland government passed a legislation which stated by 2022 that every home leased or sold needs to replace it’s current smoke alarms with interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms. This is the timeline for the new legislation: From 1st…
There’s a lot to consider when buying a property. From choosing the right location, to organising finances and conveyancing – you can easily get swept up in the moment and forget to do a thorough check on the property. As…
Thinking of buying into Brisbane’s real estate market in 2019? According to industry experts it’s a pretty good idea! We mean, what’s not to like? With a subtropical climate, laid back lifestyle, beaches and city combined, as well as a…
Is It time to buy, hold or sell? As the housing market continues to soften, interest rates creep up and banks tighten lending standards, it's the million-dollar question many Queenslanders are asking themselves. According to industry experts, population growth in…
The house seems solid and your best mate who is a builder took a look and said, “looks good, mate”. So why bother with a pre-purchase inspection? The real issue here is how thorough that pre-purchase inspection is going to…
Quick Fact: A Dilapidation Report helps to confirm whether or not construction or demolition work is the cause of damage to nearby buildings. So knowing this now, do you think it sounds important? Well, you’re on the money if you…
Having being used in 22 countries around the globe, the Termatrac T3i is quite literally world-class when it comes to termite detection. Your Building Inspector stands by this device, and it is used by all inspectors across south east Queensland,…
We always say, “Looks can be deceiving”. Because, well, it’s true. A home can look like a million-dollar property on the outside, with a touch of paint and some lovely designer furniture. But what happens if you lift the rug…
We know that the process of buying or selling a home can be scary, especially when you have to hire trades without any knowledge of who they are. At Your Building Inspector, we have developed a business on the basis…
