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Commercial Building Inspections – Know What You’re Signing Up For

If you are thinking of buying or leasing a commercial property, a comprehensive property inspection is a must before you make a commitment to a lease or purchase. Our experienced, thorough inspectors will prepare a report, highlighting the issues found and alerting you to any serious defects which may turn your potential purchase into a ‘deal-breaker’. Keep reading for examples of the issues...

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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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A Building Condition Report is important for existing owners

A Building Condition Report is important for existing owners- even after the sale. While many understand the importance of a Building Condition Report when purchasing a property, some do not realise that obtaining the same report can be extremely beneficial for a current owner as well. We outline the additional reasons why obtaining a condition report is essential for existing owners. These...

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Dilapidation Reports are essential

What is a Dilapidation report? A dilapidation report inspection (also known as an Existing Conditions inspection) outlines any existing cracking and damages to adjoining properties before you commence construction work. For developers, it is an essential requirement (according to the Building Act) to carry out before any construction work commences. Who can carry out a dilapidation inspection? A...

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PCI Inspection for a Commercial property

Are you about to finish the build of your commercial property and are eagerly awaiting your move in date to get your business up and running? There is one small step we recommend before you proceed to take the keys. Organising a Final Hand Over (also known as a PCI) inspection to be conducted for your almost-finished build ensures peace of mind. The wisest course of action is to engage an...

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Horror stories when building Commercial properties

Building or renovating a property for your business can be a very exciting and rewarding experience. There can be many perks of building the site where your commercial business will reside, such as saving in monthly rent, not having to depend on landlord communication to fix maintenance issues and being able to design the building to suit your exact needs. On the other hand, being the owner of...

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SPI’s Frequently Asked Questions

  Are you wondering why you should select SPI Property Inspections to conduct the inspection of your potential investment? Perhaps you’re wondering what our experience is, how quickly we can carry out the inspection and what areas we cover. To answers some of these questions, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to ease your stress and explain why you’re selecting the...

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Overlooked defects in a Commercial Building

  Regularly, we overlook and brush off small issues in buildings as ‘insignificant’ and ‘unimportant’ which can easily turn into serious problems. Over time, these issues can often have a detrimental effect on the building and surroundings if left untreated. When investing in a commercial property, it’s critical to know the overall condition of the building and whether it complies...

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Commercial buildings-Common defects

  When investing in a commercial property, it’s essential to know the overall condition of the building and at the same time checking that it complies with building regulations. Being informed about the potential problems of the building can help save you thousands of dollars, many headaches and lots stress!   Though each building will present a range of defects, some issues are more...

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Is a Building Condition Report important?

Arranging a Building Condition Report for a commercial property is a wise and valuable investment. It’s imperative to know the overall condition of the building and whether it complies with building regulations. By having an independent review of the complete structure, you will be better informed about what you’re purchasing or leasing and it will give you peace of mind when making...

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