Practical guides for complex property and building cases
Are you buying, dealing with a problem or checking an approval? Find a guide explaining what to examine and how to take the next step.
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The articles provide general, source-based information. A specific case may require document review and assessment by the appropriate professional.
How to read the condition report
Review severity, cause, scope and recommended follow-up.
The handover record
Record discrepancies and what the parties actually agree.
Quick clay and property purchases
Understand mapped areas, hazard zones and further review.
A practical property handover checklist
What should you check and record before signing the handover record? A practical sequence for property buyers.
The drawings do not match the home: where to start
Find approved drawings, compare current use and clarify questions about change of use, basement rooms or rental accommodation.
Moisture, rot or cracks after buying: what to do first
How to record a new finding, preserve photographs and separate observations from causes before further investigation.
Missing completion certificate: which records matter?
What to examine when a completion certificate is missing, and why the application date and earlier permissions matter.
Selling your home? Put records and approvals in order
A practical review for long-term owners who want to clarify earlier work, room use and missing records before selling.
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