Ep 14: The $50k Mistake You Can Avoid - Building & Pest Inspections Explained

In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, hosts Lindsay and Sky sit down with someone who can uncover hidden defects before you buy a property, leaving more room for negotiation and potentially saving you tens of thousands of dollars. We’re chatting to Phil Guildea from BuyWise Inspections. Phil is a qualified carpenter, registered builder and licensed pest technician with decades of experience in the industry. This is a really practical topic that every investor and homebuyer needs to hear about.

Topics covered

• Why building inspections matter, even for new builds
• How to choose a reliable building and pest inspector and what to look for
• What is the most common wording for building and pest clauses in Victoria?
• What sort of hidden issues can a building and pestinspection uncover?
• When should you walk away based off a B&P report?
• On the ground insights from a building inspector inMelbourne

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Connect with Phil Guildea – BuyWise Inspections

Buying a property in Melbourne? Reach out to Phil and theteam at BuyWise to ensure you’ve got a trusted Building and Pest Inspector on your side. Be sure to mention the podcast for a special deal!

• info@buywiseinspections.com.au
• 1800 289 947
• www.buywiseinspections.com.au
• www.instagram.com/buywiseinspectionswww.facebook.com/BuyWiseInspections

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