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Building & property inspection insights for Perth

Practical, plain-English guidance on what to look for, when to get an inspection, and how to make sense of your report — written by the team behind Akaki.

Perth home courtyard and balcony, the kind of property featured in Akaki pre-purchase inspections
Buying a Property

5 red flags to look for before buying a Perth property

The tell-tale signs worth pausing over before you sign anything — from hairline cracks to musty smells.

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Metal roof sheeting on a Perth home, framed by palm trees
Timing

How often should you get a building inspection in Perth?

Whether you're buying, building, maintaining or living next to a construction site — how often an inspection actually makes sense.

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Stone-pillared courtyard entrance on a Perth property inspected by Akaki
Pre-Purchase

Basic vs Comprehensive pre-purchase inspections: what's the difference?

Both cover the essentials — but they go about it differently. Here's how to pick the right one for your situation.

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Modern Perth home exterior, the kind of neighbouring property covered by a dilapidation survey
Dilapidation

What is a dilapidation report, and do you need one?

If construction or excavation is starting near your property, here's why a "before" record matters more than most people realise.

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Clean modern roofline and wall corner against a clear blue sky
Getting Started

Do I need a building inspection or not?

A straightforward way to think through whether an inspection is worth it for your situation — and when it might not be necessary.

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Timber bearers and brick piers in a subfloor space, the kind of area checked closely for termite activity
Pests & Termites

Termites in Perth: what buyers need to know

Perth's climate and soil make termite activity common — what to look for, what we check that you can't, and what it means if we find them.

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