Ep 14: The $50k Mistake You Can Avoid - Building & Pest Inspections Explained
Melbourne Property PodcastShow Notes
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky sit down with someone who can uncover hidden defects before you buy a property, leaving more room for negotiation and potentially saving you tens of thousands of dollars. We’re chatting to Phil Guildea from BuyWise Inspections. Phil is a qualified carpenter, registered builder and licensed pest technician with decades of experience in the industry. This is a really practical topic that every investor and homebuyer needs to hear about.
Topics covered Why building inspections matter, even for new builds How to choose a reliable building and pest inspector and what to look for What is the most common wording for building and pest clauses in Victoria? What sort of hidden issues can a building and pestinspection uncover? When should you walk away based off a B&P report? On the ground insights from a building inspector inMelbourne
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Connect with Phil Guildea – BuyWise Inspections Buying a property in Melbourne? Reach out to Phil and theteam at BuyWise to ensure you’ve got a trusted Building and Pest Inspector on your side. Be sure to mention the podcast for a special deal! [email protected] 1800 289 947 www.buywiseinspections.com.au www.instagram.com/buywiseinspectionswww.facebook.com/BuyWiseInspections
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