If your home was built before 1990, it may contain asbestos. In fact, asbestos is still found in 1 in 3 Australian homes.
Asbestos is known to cause cancer. It is dangerous when damaged, disturbed or deteriorating because microscopic fibres can become airborne and are easily inhaled or ingested. This can cause fatal diseases including asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma.
However, the presence of asbestos in a residential property doesn’t need to be a deal breaker. Residential properties containing asbestos are bought, sold, leased and rented every day in Australia.
Knowing where asbestos can be found in a residential property will keep us all safe.
Disclosure of asbestos in residential property – information for buyers and sellers
Disclosure of asbestos in residential property – information for landlords and renters
Arranging a residential asbestos assessment
Find out where asbestos might be
