Radon Tag: Real Estate
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The newest Property Disclosure Statements Victoria sellers are asked to complete include...
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Defects: What, when & how to disclose Tag: Real Estate
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Material Latent Defects
Under common law, the onus is on a buyer to satisfy themselves about...
The Carpenter Ants have returned! Tag: Real Estate
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Now that the hot weather has arrived, Victoria’s carpenter ants are active again. Inspect and protect!
Staging: What is it and why is it so important? Tag: Real Estate
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Research shows that well-staged homes sell approximately 32% faster than non-staged homes AND they sell for approximately 3 to 10% more. As a seller, you have a few different options. You can hire a professional home stager or stage your home yourself.
Is your in-ground oil tank really inert? Tag: Real Estate
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Homeowners who thought their in-ground oil tank was ‘rendered inert’, a process that involves emptying, checking, cleaning, inspecting and then filling the tank with sand and backfilling over are disappointed to now find they have contaminated soils they are responsible for remediating.
A bit about home/building inspectors Tag: Real Estate
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When buying any property, new or old, a prudent part of your due diligence should be an independent professional home inspection.
Tips from a home inspector Tag: Real Estate
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5 tips for reducing the risk of rain water damage.