Hamley Home Inspections

01/06/2026

This is exactly why a building inspection isn't optional when you're spending half a million dollars or more on a property.

During a pre-purchase inspection last month, we identified behind what appeared to be a cosmetic renovation and found severe rising damp that had travelled up two internal walls. The buyer was two days from signing unconditionally. We've been doing this for over 25 years, and we still find something significant on nearly every inspection.

The Melbourne property market is competitive, but rushing past an inspection is the most expensive shortcut you'll ever take.

Book before you bid. Book your pre-purchase inspection here - hamley.com.au

29/05/2026

Most people spend more time researching a coffee machine than they do vetting the person they're trusting with an $800,000 property decision.

The building inspection industry in Australia is largely unregulated. Anyone can legally call themselves a building inspector, with no mandatory licence, no minimum time on site, and no enforced standard of practice.

Before you book anyone, ask them these questions. If they can't answer yes to all of them…keep looking.

For the record, we can. 50+ years combined experience, VBA registered, HIA award winners, up to 4 hours on site, and a follow-up call on every report.

Send this to someone who's about to book an inspection. It could save them thousands. 👇

16/04/2026

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19/03/2026

13/03/2026

MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Victorian Association of House Inspectors 13 March 2026

Inspection Industry Raises Concerns Over Proposed Vendor-Funded Building and Pest Inspection Policy The Victorian Association of House Inspectors (VAHI) has expressed serious concern following the Victorian Government’s announcement that, if re-elected, it intends to mandate that home sellers obtain and pay for building and pest inspection reports before listing their property for sale.

The Association confirms it had no prior consultation, engagement or transparency from the Victorian Government regarding the proposal before the announcement was made.

VAHI representatives met immediately following the announcement to review the limited information currently available.

A comprehensive industry submission is now being prepared and will be submitted to the Victorian Government and other relevant stakeholders within the week.

While the Association will provide detailed recommendations in its submission, VAHI’s initial position does not support the proposed approach.

Although the policy may be well intentioned, the Association believes the proposed legislation risks creating several significant unintended consequences across the property and inspection industries, including:
• Reduced consumer independence in obtaining trusted professional advice
• Increased liability exposure for inspectors, vendors and agents
• Anti-competitive market distortion within the inspection industry
• Industry consolidation that could reduce opportunities for smaller independent businesses
• Higher insurance costs and increased litigation risk
• Confusion around reliance, responsibility and legal accountability for reports
• The potential for increased corruption or conflicts of interest within the inspection process VICTORIAN ASSOCIATION OF HOME INSPECTORS www.vahi.com.au [email protected]

“Pre-purchase building and pest inspections exist to provide independent advice to the buyer, who is making one of the most significant financial decisions of their life,” VAHI Managing Director Natasha Hibberd said. “Shifting the commissioning of inspections to the seller fundamentally changes the dynamics of independence and raises serious questions about how consumers will be protected.”

VAHI confirms that the inspection industry does not support Premier Jacinta Allan’s Victorian Labor Government proposal, which has been suggested in consultation with the REIV.

The Association will continue engaging with inspectors, policymakers and industry stakeholders as it finalises its formal submission.

Media Contact:
Natasha Hibberd, Managing Director Victorian Association of House Inspectors (VAHI)
[email protected]
0412 300 170

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