PROPERTY TYPE GUIDE
Brick Veneer
Brick veneer is the most common home type in Australia. Here's how to inspect one properly before you buy.
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Double Brick
Solid, durable, and built to last — but double brick homes have their own warning signs. Here's what to check.
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Weatherboard
Weatherboard homes have charm and character, as well as a specific set of things that go wrong. Here's how to inspect one.
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Apartment
Inspecting an apartment is as much about the building and the strata as the unit itself. Here's what to check.
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Townhouse & Duplex
Townhouses and duplexes combine features of houses and apartments, and need checks from both. Here's what to look for.
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Rising Damp
Rising damp is one of the most common and misunderstood problems in older Australian homes. Here's how to recognise it.
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Commonly Missed Inspection Items
Some of the most expensive surprises in a home are also the easiest to overlook. Here are the ones buyers miss most.
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Orientation & Light
Which way a home faces affects comfort, running costs, and how it feels to live in. Here's what to look for.
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Strata Reports
A strata report tells you the financial and structural health of an apartment building. Here's what to look for in one.
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