Pink Slip Building Report
4 min readAug 3, 2015

Professional inspection is a crucial part of wise home search and purchase.

Get some of the best tips and stories about pre-purchase inspections and home buying in Australia — minus the noise and unimportant details.

Here is a list of brilliant blog posts you probably haven’t read yet:

Popular Types of Houses in Australia

Just unsure what type of house to buy? This quick post will give you something to start your search with. The key is to look for a house you can truly live in: one that fits your lifestyle as well as your current and future needs.

What is a buyer home inspection?

It’s best to hire a property inspector who’s not affiliated to all parties involved — except you. Never be deceived by glossy images of the house or be distracted by lovely furniture. Instead, take some time to observe the property from different angles, eg. check the floor size and space.

How a building inspection report could save you tens of thousands of dollars

Don’t think for a second that a building inspection report is a waste of money. Never forgo your best protection against potential headaches. In this post, see how you can save tens of thousands of dollars thorough home inspection.

9 Potential Hazards of Doing Your Own Home Inspection

Ever thought of doing home inspections on your own? Why not? After all, it merely involves a few handy tools and just a good eye for detail, which you are confident you possess. This post warns you about 9 potential hazards you may be unaware of.

5 Reasons a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection is Essential

If you’ve reached this part and you’re still unconvinced about the value of home inspection, here are five more reasons why it is necessary. As you go through each reason, ask yourself if you can correctly detect material defects in a property using your observation and DIY skills alone.

Common Problems Found During Home Inspections

Curious about the usual faults inspectors spot while on the job? You’d be surprised how many of these you would never have anticipated — not even in your worst nightmares.

Help! My Property Inspector Missed Something Big

Many haunted house tales are horrifying. But you know they are not real so the fear easily melts away. But when faults are discovered in your newly-bought home, you realise that nothing can be more frightening and disappointing. Don’t let this be your home buying story.

7 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Home Inspector

You have to learn to ask the right questions to get the answers you need. If a potential home inspector can ace these 7 questions, you will feel assured you’ve found the right person for the job. You will thank yourself later for keeping this useful reference.

3 Best Australian TV Shows to Watch When House Hunting

Don’t let house hunting to-do list suck out the fun out of this once-in-a-lifetime, wonderful journey. Keep yourself informed and entertained by checking out any of these superb TV shows about house hunting in Australia. Have a great time.

What could be wrong with a basement under construction?

Progress Inspections: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

What if you decide to build your home instead of buying a pre-owned or ready-made house? Does that mean you no longer need a pre-purchase inspection? Yes, simply because you need something else: a progress inspection. Check out why this type of periodic examination matters to building your dream home.

We think there are still a lot of valuable, untapped resources online but so far these are the best we have found. We update this blog regularly, so feel free to come back for more helpful stories and useful tips about property inspection and home buying around Australia.

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