by GoInspect | Jun 29, 2026 | Blog, Handover Inspections
Most granny flat owners assume that because the build looks finished, it is finished. That assumption costs them thousands. A secondary dwelling has every system a full home has – plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, structural framing – compressed into a...
by GoInspect | Jun 28, 2026 | Blog, Builder & Developer QA
Most defects in a high-rise or multi-unit development are not found during construction. They are found on handover day, when a buyer walks through a finished apartment and notices cracked render, misaligned door frames, or a balcony membrane that was never properly...
by GoInspect | Jun 27, 2026 | Blog, Building Defects
Building compliance and finished-work quality are related, but they are not the same inspection task. Understanding the references used in a new-home assessment helps you ask useful questions and interpret your defect report. Key takeaway: A visible finding should be...
by GoInspect | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog, Handover Inspections
Most buyers collecting keys to a new townhouse or unit in Southeast Queensland assume the builder has done the hard work. They haven’t, not reliably. Construction defect rates in new residential builds across Queensland remain stubbornly high, with industry data...
by GoInspect | Jun 24, 2026 | 12-Month Maintenance, Blog
Found defects after handover? Record the problem, notify your builder promptly in writing and check the deadlines that apply to your circumstances. An inspection can still help after you have moved in. It records the visible condition at that visit and gives you a...
