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Property pitfalls during the Spring selling season

Property pitfalls during the Spring selling season

The start of Spring means potential buyers must do their homework, know their rights, and get an inspection done by an experienced building consultant.

Home Building Protection Review submission

Home Building Protection Review submission

Read our submission to the Home Building Protection Review

Calls for enhanced consumer protection

Calls for enhanced consumer protection

Homeowners shouldn't have to spend thousands of dollars in unnecessary court disputes because insurance companies have stepped out of compulsory indemnity insurance in SA.

Leave asbestos to the experts

Leave asbestos to the experts

Asbestos Awareness Week is a timely reminder for DIY and home handymen to protect their health by leaving any inspection and removal of asbestos to the experts.

Swimming pool safety submission to government

Swimming pool safety submission to government

Read our submission to the South Australia government about the need to upgrade pool safety legislation.

Be on the lookout for termites, homeowners warned

Be on the lookout for termites, homeowners warned

Homes as little as one year old are susceptible to termite attack if care is not taken to maintain the perimeter termite barrier.

Use a licensed builder for solar installations

Use a licensed builder for solar installations

The major benefit that comes with having solar panels installed by someone with a builder's license is householders are less likely to experience problems.

Bushfire bunkers warning

Bushfire bunkers warning

The Department of Planning and Local Government recently issued a warning that bunkers are not endorsed as safe refuge for bushfires.