EPISODE TWO
THE WA PROPERTY Q&A PODCAST
The Ultimate Guide to Proactive Property Inspection
About Jason Cotton
Jason Cotton has over 12 years of experience as a property inspector in WA. Jason is the founder and principal of Select Property Inspections and has completed over 7000 property inspections. He is a certified Building Surveyor.
In This Episode
A lack of pre-purchase due diligence is a recipe for unwanted surprises. In this episode, Jason and I look at the importance of checking a property for maintenance defects BEFORE making an offer.
In this episode:
Common non-structural building defects that aren’t covered by the REIWA Major Structural Defects clause.
Damp related building defects. No, they’re not usually structural defects.
The impact of maintenance defects on property values.
Tools and techniques for identifying common building defects that a layperson can use.
How knowing the defects up front will empower you to make a decision.
Transcript
Peter Fletcher
00:00:01 – Introduction
00:02:48 – Non Structural Defects
00:04:49 – Major Structural Defects
00:07:01 – Exclusions to Major Structural Defects
00:10:30 – Non-Structural Damp Issues
00:15:31 – Signs of Gutter Problems
00:16:55 – Importance of Knowing About Leaking Gutters
00:17:19 – Non-Structural Decorative Finishes
00:18:58 – General Maintenance and Fretting Mortar
00:23:38 – Ceilings as Maintenance and Safety Concerns
00:29:46 – Importance of Building Inspectors
00:30:56 – Understanding Moisture Meters
00:32:53 – Testing for Moisture in Showers
00:35:37 – The Role of power point (GPO) testing devices
00:38:25 – Limitations of Building Inspections
