Blog - SPI Property Inspections

Three Things To Do Before You Sell Your Home

With the housing market showing signs of recovery, you may be thinking the time is right to put your home on the market. To get the best price for your home (and cover all of your legal requirements), consider these three things before you get your home ready to sell: Update or Renovate It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to upgrade your home and make a good first impression on potential...

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SPI Property Inspections Carries Out Residential Building Inspections

Need a building inspection but not sure which one to book? Depending on what kind of property project you are involved in, the type of building inspection you need will differ. SPI Property Inspections offers a full range of residential building inspections – we will help you decide which inspection type best suits your needs. Pre-Purchase House Inspections/Building and Pest Inspections Why do...

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The Pros and Cons of Investing in Commercial Property

The residential market can be hard to break into, particularly if you are trying to get your foot on the first rung of the property ladder. Is investing in commercial property a viable alternative? Commercial property can be classified as any non-residential property that operates primarily as a business or a premises where commercial activity takes place. Types of commercial properties include...

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Home Checklist

So, you’ve found your dream home but before you commit your hard-earned cash to this property, you need to be really sure you know what you’re buying.  Inspecting a house takes time, careful scrutiny and sound building knowledge. We’ve prepared a home checklist to show you what needs to be considered with any property. If you’re not sure about what you’re finding, seek some...

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What If You Don’t Win At Auction?

If you’ve ever been involved in an auction, you’ll know how tense it can be, particularly if you are one of the people bidding. Even if you’re just a casual observer on the day, you can feel on your guard – any sudden movements and you could find yourself an unwitting homeowner! Private treaty sales account for the vast majority of all home sales but auctions are an...

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Disclosing Information About A Property: Do Your Research

If walls could talk, I’m sure they would have some very fascinating information to share. Does your home have an interesting past, filled with stories of crime scenes, murder, tragic accidents and/or gruesome events? These types of homes have the potential to attract a lot of media attention and public curiosity but they can also deter a prospective buyer. Subsequently, a murder can have a...

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How To Select A Property Inspector

A building inspection is a simple and essential step that shouldn’t be overlooked when buying property. However, you may be unaware that the building inspection industry is not regulated in Victoria so it’s important to choose a registered builder who is insured and has on-the-job experience in the industry. You will need someone who can identify those faults or potential problems...

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