To all my building contacts I need your help!
Late this evening I am working pro bono for an elderly resident facing eviction from her property, given a notice with 2 business days to exit! CAN you BELIEVE that.
This is a person being provided assistance by an amazing group of people and Katy Gale and I are burning the midnight oil…
However, I NEED an experienced building consultant to urgently inspect a property tomorrow in Melbourne’s metropolitan area.
If that is you and you can help email:
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