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Plain-English guides for Australian property buyers trying to make sense of their building and pest inspection reports.
Is rising damp serious when buying a house in Australia?
Your building inspection flagged rising damp. Here's what it actually is, how serious it can be, which Australian homes are most at risk, and what to do before settlement.
10 min read·18 Apr 2026·
Rising dampStructuralFirst home buyers+1
What does 'recommend further investigation' mean in a building inspection?
Your Australian building inspection says 'recommend further investigation' and you don't know if that's serious. Here's what it means, why inspectors write it, and what to do next.
10 min read·17 Apr 2026·
Reading your reportFirst home buyersBefore settlement
What does 'major defect' mean in a building inspection report?
A plain-English guide for Australian first home buyers. What 'major defect' actually means under AS 4349.1, concrete examples, and what to do next before settlement.
9 min read·16 Apr 2026·
Major defectStructuralReading your report+2