Building Inspections / Building Surveyors and why they are so important – Kyle Smith | BCWA Dan and Dan Property Chat

Welcome to the Dan and Dan Property Chat your trusted independent voice in all things property.
In episode 3, we chat with Kyle Smith from BCWA who is a Building Surveyor/ Inspector. Kyle provides a holistic overview of why a building inspection is invaluable when acquiring a property along with other aspects of the built form we call bricks and mortar. 
 
 
0.20 – Who is Kyle and why did he start Building Consultants WA
2.50 – Buyer beware – the paperwork & legislation you may not know about
4.20 – Building surveyor & certification vs. Building inspection
5.00 – What kind of property purchase does not need a Building Inspection
7.35 – Writing building inspections into a property contract and what is included
9.20 – Why Body Corporate minutes are worth their weight in gold
12.15 – What to expect in a building report
16.10 – Three things to look out for in a standard brick & tile home
17.45 – The dangers of apartment buildings
22.00 – The most common problem in Green Title homes (and does it vary based on area?)
25.10 – When should a building inspection be done?
28.00 – Is a building report biased to the buyer or seller?
30.00 – What issues do buyers most commonly fail to consider?
32.30 – How unauthorised structures can affect a contract of sale?
33.50 – The weirdest things a building inspector comes across