What a building and pest inspection actually covers in Queensland, who is licensed to carry one out, and what it does not guarantee.
Buying
A plain description of what happens once a property goes under contract in Queensland, including the statutory cooling-off period.
A practical look at what actually needs checking before you make an offer in Queensland, including the seller disclosure changes that started in August 2025.
Choosing between a new build and an established home is not just a style preference. It affects cost structure, warranty protection, and how much you can know about the property before you commit. With an established home, you can inspect the actual property, its condition, its layout in real life rather than on a plan, and its immediate surroundings before you buy. A building and pest inspection can...
A school catchment is a defined geographic area that determines which local state school a property is zoned for. In Queensland, catchment enrolment generally guarantees a place at your local state school, which is a significant factor for many family buyers. The tricky part is that catchment boundaries do not follow suburb lines, and they can change over time as school capacity and population shift. Two...