Author Archive: Brian
Understanding Title Plans
Title plans are quite a bit different to Survey Plans. The above is typically what you would see when looking at the title plan for a small subdivision. This is what it tells you about block No 2, which I…
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Ideas for home safety in Australia
Guest Post by Emily Taylor Ever noticed that if you draw a line down the middle of Australia on a map, the left hand side looks like a dog’s head, and the right hand side looks like a cat’s head?…
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Don’t Hide a Key . . . Get a Key Safe
Have you ever forgotten your keys? I have! . . . Sometimes its been as soon as I have closed the door. Other times its when I have got home from a long day at work. How do You Get…
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Best Tips to Help You Avoid a Burst Water Pipe in Australia
Guest Post by Asad Shoaib The last thing any homeowner wants to deal with is damaged or burst water pipes. The point to ponder is that what causes a…
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Easements
When I worked for a drainage contractor almost every month I have to tell people that they are going to have to take down their shed, dig out part of their raised garden bed, or take up part of their…
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How To Check The Condition Of The Plumbing System Before Buying A House
Guest Post by Dean Cox Before buying a house, it’s essential to know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient plumbing system. Having a leaky plumbing system can lead to many different complications, especially if the water…
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Keith, Hero of ‘The Block’
If you are having a new house built Keith should be your hero too! Over the years, foreman Keith Schleiger “The Blockinator” seems to be cast as the bad guy. The guy who causes delays, disruptions, and upsets the contestants….
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How Can a Construction Surveyor Help You in Abiding by the Law?
Guest Post by Albin Davis ‘Land surveying’ has been a critical activity for centuries all over the world, owing to its multiple benefits. Whether it’s a small piece of land that needs to be resold or a large parcel of…
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Site Investigation
As part of the design and approval process of building your new house you will require a ‘Site Investigation Report’ sometimes referred to as a ‘Geotechnical Report’. For a typical suburban subdivision for a one or two storey house on…
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German Cockroach Treatment: An Easy-To-Understand Guide
Guest Post by Albin Davis Whether you are in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, or any other region, you can feel the unique vibe and atmosphere of Australia. This country is known for its marvellous architectural structures, beautiful tourist attractions, and peculiar…
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