Episode 2.11 The Gap Between Passing Certification and a Building That Holds Up with Craig MacDonald (FRICS)

<p>A building can pass inspection, receive its certificate and still develop serious defects, as Sydney&#39;s Opal Tower and Mascot Towers have shown. What happens when the warning signs are missed and the home you planned to age in becomes a financial burden?</p><p>In this episode, I am joined by <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/craigjlm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Craig MacDonald</a>, Director – Building Consulting at <a href="https://beyondcondition.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Beyond Condition</a> and author of <a href="https://thebuildingdetective.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Building Detective</a>. Craig approaches buildings much like a doctor approaches a patient, helping us understand what building defects mean for housing affordability, accessibility and ageing in place.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to discover:</p><ul><li>Why some building surveyors don&#39;t certify buildings, and why you might need one before buying a home</li><li>What happens when an inspection recommends opening up a wall to investigate a suspected defect</li><li>Why a $50,000 defect could be a deal-breaker for one buyer and a bargaining chip for another</li><li>What uneven ceiling edges and roof tiles that don&#39;t sit straight can reveal about a building&#39;s condition</li><li>Why managing a strata building might require something like a driver&#39;s licence</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Craig also compares two Scottish bridges, one still carrying trains after more than a century and the other replaced as the main road crossing, revealing which one he thinks Australian buildings most resemble.</p><p><br></p><p>#BuildingDefects #BuildingCertification #LatentDefects #BuildingInspection #StrataManagement #HousingAffordability #AgeingInPlace</p>