Thermal Imaging Cameras – Dispelling the myths

Back The Herald August 2009 Bruce Symon Realsure Director Non-invasive moisture detection devices and other tools are widely used by Accredited Building Surveyors to help build up a picture of any problems with a property. However, many people don’t fully understand...

Buying A Leaky Home

Back The Herald Q & A 8 November 2010 Author: Bruce Symon Bruce Symon Realsure Director Taking on a “leaky home” requires accurate knowledge about the condition of the home, the weather tightness risks, and the extent of current failures, such as your leaking...

Property Inspectors Crusade For Protection

Back Stuff.co.nz 26 May 2012 It’s an understatement to say Sarah and Bruce Symon are passionate about their property inspection business, Realsure. A better term would be “crusaders for better industry standards” because over the past 12 years they...

Build it right or the Building Act will bite

Back June 2012 Sarah Symon Realsure Director The recent changes in the Building Act along with those likely to be implemented in Bill (No 4) will have far-reaching consequences for many builders in the residential construction sector. The changes are all designed to...

Choosing the Right House Inspector

Back The Herald 2010 In light of the recent Real Estate Agents Authority (REAA – CAC10011) decision against an Auckland Real Estate Agent who was prevented from contracting a specific house inspection company by the contract of sale and purchase, it is time to...