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When Real Estate Agents Block Independent Building Inspections

September 24, 2025

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Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most of us will ever make. That’s why pre-purchase building inspections are so important — they give buyers clear, independent information about the true condition of a property. Unfortunately, we’re seeing a troubling trend: some real estate agents actively blocking inspectors from doing their work. […]

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Thinking About Buying a Home? Here’s How a Pre-Purchase Inspection Fits In

September 24, 2025

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One of the smartest steps you can take in this process is arranging a pre-purchase building inspection. But when’s the best time to book one?

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DIY Home Maintenance Part 4: Underfloor

April 14, 2016

A real hobit house

Despite being out of sight, the sub-floor area of your house needs careful maintenance, just like any other area…

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Home Maintenance: Walls and Windows

March 15, 2016

cedar clad wall

Spotting moisture problems in houses using traditional cladding systems is usually straightforward.

More recent cladding systems are a different story. Here are some tips for checking and maintaining your home’s exterior.

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Home Maintenance from the Top Down

February 26, 2016

Roof under examination by Nelson house inspectors

The roof is the most fundamental aspect of any shelter – the primary defence against the elements, yet often the thing we tend to forget about.

What kind of shape is your roof in?

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Keep Calm and Maintain your Home

February 12, 2016

Building inspector carries out moisture check on plaster

Maintaining a home is something we all understand is important. But it’s one of those things that often gets forgotten in the busyness of life.

That’s where a little planning can go a long way.

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