In this episode of "WA Property Q&A" we dive into the intricacies of building inspections and defects with special guest building inspector Jason Cotton from Select Property Inspections.

Key topics discussed in this episode:

• how tie-down straps are treated within the context of a structural inspection.
• the core responsibilities of a building inspector, the expectations that clients should have when hiring a professional for a building inspection, highlighting the importance of identifying safety, maintenance and structural defects.
• valuable insights into how inspectors deal with confined spaces in ceilings and how they affect what ends up in a building inspection report.
• different categories of building defects and the criteria that determine whether a defect qualifies as a major structural defect, a crucial distinction in real estate transactions.
• Identifying defects, whether they are non-structural or maintenance-related
• an unpopular alternative to the REIWA Major Structural Defects clause

Who is Jason Cotton?

Jason Cotton, originally from Castlemaine, Victoria, is a Registered Building Surveyor and the founder of Select Property Inspections. He specializes in pre-purchase property inspections across the Greater Perth metro area, with an impressive portfolio of over 7000 completed building inspections. In addition to his building surveyor credentials, Jason holds a restricted Electrical Workers License and a Cert 4 in Mechanical Engineering - Maintenance, showcasing his diverse expertise in property assessment and maintenance. Beyond his professional life, Jason is an avid cricket fan.