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Inside WA’s ‘Wild West’ Building Industry: As Featured by Yahoo News with Russell McCarthy

Inside WA’s ‘Wild West’ Building Industry: As Featured by Yahoo News with Russell McCarthy

by Russell McCarthy | May 13, 2026 | Building Inspections, Buying Property, New Construction Inspections

– KEY TAKEAWAYS Yahoo News Australia ran a feature with me on what they called the “wild west” of WA’s building industry — the fact that we’re one of the only states in the country without a mandated independent inspector on new builds....
The Truth About Perth’s Best and Worst Suburbs in 2025: Insights from a Leading Building Inspector

The Truth About Perth’s Best and Worst Suburbs in 2025: Insights from a Leading Building Inspector

by Russell McCarthy | Aug 8, 2024 | Buying Property

– KEY TAKEAWAYS Suburb Choice Matters: Your choice of suburb in Perth can significantly impact your lifestyle and property investment outcomes. Areas like Applecross and Floreat are great for families, while suburbs like Baldivis and Clarkson are promising for...
Niche Living in Trouble: How to Protect Yourself from Financial Loss as the Builder Faces Liquidation

Niche Living in Trouble: How to Protect Yourself from Financial Loss as the Builder Faces Liquidation

by Russell McCarthy | Jul 16, 2024 | Buying Property, New Construction Inspections

– KEY TAKEAWAYS Niche Living is facing liquidation, leaving many customers with incomplete homes and financial losses. Conduct stage inspections to ensure work is complete before making payments. G’day, folks! I’m Russell McCarthy, the lead building...
How to Choose a Builder in Perth: Essential Tips from an Expert

How to Choose a Builder in Perth: Essential Tips from an Expert

by Russell McCarthy | Jun 27, 2024 | Buying Property

– KEY TAKEAWAYS Verify builder credentials and experience for reliable results. Prioritise clear communication and detailed contracts. Check reviews and visit past projects to ensure quality. Think you can trust all big builders in Perth? Think again! In the...
IPLEX Plumbing Failure in Perth: How to Protect Yourself: A Smart Buyer’s Perspective

IPLEX Plumbing Failure in Perth: How to Protect Yourself: A Smart Buyer’s Perspective

by Russell McCarthy | Oct 19, 2023 | Buying Property

– KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Contract Clauses: Add “IPLEX Plumbing” clauses into your contract. Ensure your building and pest inspection Perth checks for IPLEX plumbing. 2. Exit Option: Buyers can exit if IPLEX issues are found. Avoids complications. In our...
IPLEX Plumbing Failure in Perth: How to Protect Yourself: A Smart Buyer’s Perspective

Buying a House in WA? How to safeguard yourself against dodgy BGC IPLEX polybutylene pipe disasters

by Russell McCarthy | Oct 19, 2023 | Defects Uncovered, Buying Property

– KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. Plumbing Issue in WA:- 1200 WA homes affected by plumbing issues due to BGC IPLEX pipes used from 2017-2022. 2. BGC IPLEX Risks:- Main risk: leaks and flooding, potential liability shift to Iplex. 3. Protecting Your Purchase:- Check for gray...
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