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    End of an Era

    The King is dead,long live the King.......
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    Is it safe to lightly sand asbestos?

    It is criminal Mystery. I have also been exposed to asbestos many times in my life as a hands-on builder and I lost my Dad to mesothelioma. The latency period,(the time from initial exposure to disease onset),is anything from 10 to 50 years. Interestingly family pets are now being...
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    Is it safe to lightly sand asbestos?

    Saddest part of it Wylie is that the dangers were well known by many with evidence of severe detriment to health known as long ago as the 1920's but corporate greed did a grand job at concealing the facts.....
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    Building report - opinions sought

    Hi Cliff, A few points here; 1.Is it definitely termite damage,this is quite often confused with fungal rot/decay. 2.Has the source been removed,i.e. is there a current perimeter barrier installed? 3.What is the construction type? There could be considerably more concealed damage if...
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    Alan Bond..

    To be fair to Bondy,a mate of mine told me that the prisoners used to be lined up outside his cell for financial advice,so he gave back to society in his own way!
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    Inspection - Couldn't access roof space

    Easy enough,however ensure relevant paperwork for invasive inspection is completed to comply with AS 4349.1 or findings will not be legally valid, you will not be covered for any damage that may occur and person carrying out inspection will not be insured in event of electrocution e.t.c Why...
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    Inspection - Couldn't access roof space

    Request an invasive inspection in which a section of the roof covering will be removed in order to gain entry and then reaffixed afterwards. This is only possible if the property is single storey. You could either go with your original inspector if happy,or go elsewhere,but it is important...
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    Tax reality in Australia

    Recently met a local MP at a business gathering. There was an American girl there who caught his attention as we were talking. He enquired as to what part of America she was from and then proceeded to discuss his MANY holidays in America over the last few years. I haven't had a holiday in...
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    Tenant demands: asbestos and other demands

    Whilst asbestos is considered relatively safe provided it is bonded and sealed,i.e. there is no escape route for fibres,I am still surprised that your Building Inspector did not report on its presence to ensure that you,your family or any visiting tradesmen were aware of the possible danger if...
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    Problem with condensation or leak (photos included) ?

    I have got over 35 years building experience and this one had me stumped,but after reading Dattos' reply I've just spat my tea out all over the wall and it looks very similar............
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    Cherie barbers new show

    Interesting! Before and after valuations from an independent bona fide bank valuer,a maximum of 8 weeks apart allowing no room for market movement,only a 20-40k spend(assume Cheries wages are in there),no additional external support unless paid for. Possible on paper profit,almost definitely...
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    Cherie barbers new show

    What is the point? i.e. Helping a couple improve their home on a tight budget? Will the outcome be measured?If so,by a bank valuer?
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    Building inspectors in Perth

    We are currently formatting all the new build inspections HD_ACE including the handover/defects inspections. We would expect to be introducing them in the next 8-12 weeks. We will announce details on our website when they are ready to go.
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    Building inspectors in Perth

    Hi all, We are a small, family building inspection business based in Perth. We currently specialize in the established market, however we are working with the MBA to introduce a new build package to our services in the coming months. This will include 3-5 stage inspections, a handover...
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    Build and pest inspection

    Good on you Beau.We do know some agents in WA like you who act with integrity and transparency in their transactions. All building inspectors should be utilising their experience to ensure their clients fully understand the content of their reports. Insurance costs are high but I can think...
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