Articles & insights
Practical writing on building defects, timber pests, drainage, pest-proofing and buying property across Newcastle and the Hunter.
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What Does a Building Inspection Include? A Room-by-Room Breakdown
A visual building inspection covers far more than most buyers expect, and considerably less than some assume. Here is exactly what is looked at, and why each area matters.
14 October 2025
Moisture and Drainage: The Warning Signs Buyers Miss
Water causes more property damage than any other single factor. It is also the easiest thing for a seller to cosmetically conceal before an open home.
8 October 2025
Pest inspectionsWhy Hunter Properties Face Higher Termite Pressure
Termite risk is not evenly distributed. Construction style, soil, moisture and landscaping all change the odds — and all of them are visible during an inspection.
30 September 2025
Pre-purchaseBuying at Auction in NSW: Getting the Inspection Timing Right
An auction removes the safety net. The inspection has to be finished, read and understood before you bid — which means it has to be booked the day the property is listed.
22 September 2025
Pest-proofingRodent Entry Points: Where They Get In and How to Close Them
Rats and mice do not need an open door. A gap the width of a thumb is sufficient, and most of the gaps are in places homeowners never look.
15 September 2025
Building inspectionsCommon Defects in 1970s and 1980s Hunter Homes
A large share of the Hunter's housing was built between 1970 and 1990. Those homes are now at the age where several components reach end of life at once.
5 September 2025
Before You Commit to a Property, Understand What You're Buying.
Get a clearer picture of your property's condition with professional inspection services from Accurate Building Inspections.