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WHEN IS YOUR BUILDER ENTITLED TO BE PAID
When is your builder entitled to be paid? In the residential building industry, the builder has a right to claim a progress payment when the work as defined in the building contract, has been completed. The Victorian HIA Contracts provide builders with two options for progress payments: Method 1 – […]
Dec13
Lock Up Stage Inspections – New Home Inspections
Lock up stage Inspections are very important. Before you hand over one of the largest stage payments to your builder, it is important to arrange for an independent building inspector to check that the lock up stage has been fully and properly completed. The lock up stage inspections should be […]
May25
REPORT ON THE CONDITION OF YOUR HOME
Arrange a report on your home before you sell.
Jun11
Building inspections across the Mornington Peninsula.
Building inspections across the Mornington Peninsula are now provided by Finalinspect, Melbourne’s leading building inspection firm. About 14 months ago, Finalinspect decided to establish an office in Sorrento to service the needs of clients building new homes across the Mornington Peninsula. Since the Covid Pandemic hit Australia and in particular […]
Jun08
Knockdown and Rebuild a New Home.
Knockdown and Rebuild a New Home The knockdown and rebuild process is becoming more and more popular amongst people who are seeking to build a new home. The knockdown and rebuild process is mainly used by people who want to remain living where they have lived for many years and […]
Jun08
Pre Settlement Inspection
Pre Settlement Inspection – Why it is very important. When you sign a contract to buy a new apartment or townhouse ‘off the plan’ you are usually required to pay a deposit (10%) and then pay the balance (usually 90%) when the new apartment or townhouse is completed by the […]
Jun07
Slab Stage Inspections – New Home Inspections
The base stage or slab stage inspection is the most important inspection during the construction of your new home because the entire load of the house sits on the slab. That is, a house is only as good as the base upon which it is built! Many new homes are […]
Aug10
Residential Construction – Building Inspections Continue – Stage 4.
Residential Construction – Building Inspections Continue during Stage 4 Restrictions. Finalinspect carries out building inspections across Victoria and is continuing to inspect new apartments, new townhouses and new homes at pre-settlement and at all stages of residential construction. Due to recent further outbreaks of Covid-19, we are requiring our inspectors […]
Apr18
Independent building inspector – absolutely essential !!
The independent building inspector is an integral part of the new home building process. The appointment of an independent building inspector is essential when you are building a new home. There are many things that can go wrong when a new home is being constructed and there are many cover-ups […]
Nov04
Apartment Inspections – Several things to check before you buy.
Apartment Inspections – Several things to check before you buy. Apartment inspections are very important. Some of the main things you should consider when arranging apartment inspections are: How do l know if the apartment is in a good location? A good location for an apartment is close to public […]
May08