In this episode of the Commercial Property Investing Explained Series, hosts Andrew Bean and Steve Palise tackle a topic that’s more than just a buzzword in property circles, it’s asbestos. With special guest Tim Unwin from All Clear Group, we unravel the mysteries of this notorious building material that once dominated Australian construction. Join us as we dive into: What is asbestos? Why was it so widely used in Aussie buildings, and when did it get the official boot? Spotting the sneaky culprit How to identify asbestos in older properties without jumping to conclusions. Health hazards: The risks for property owners, tenants, and anyone exposed.The money question: How does asbestos affect property values, and is it a deal-breaker for investors? Testing and removal: What’s involved, what it costs, and why it’s not a DIY job. Regulations and compliance: From disclosure rules to penalties, what investors need to know to stay on the right side of the law. Insurance, remediation, and leaving it undisturbed: Exploring all your options for managing asbestos risks. And just for fun, Steve throws Tim a curveball about surviving in a sperm suit in the sweltering Aussie heat don’t miss Tim’s laugh out loud response.   Steve Palise - Palise Property  Ph: 0403 878 497 Email: steve@paliseproperty.com  LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/steve-palise   HOSTED BY: Andrew Bean  Ph: 0410 694 633 Email: ab@andrewbean.com.au YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewbean28 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.bean28 Need Help Buying Your First or Next Investment?  Claim your FREE Property Strategy Session with Andrew Bean CLICK HERE    Get your FREE copy of Commercial Property Investing Explained Simply - Use discount code PODCAST CLICK HERE    Download your FREE Commercial Cash Flow Interest Rates Stress Test Calculator CLICK HERE    Don't forget to grab your FREE copy of Steve’s NEW Book Residential Property Explained Simply book in a bundle - Use discount code PODCAST  CLICK HERE    Follow Palise Property on FACEBOOK for Free Tips Tricks & Insights CLICK HERE    SHOW CREATED BY ANDREW BEAN - THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SHOW NETWORK    FOLLOW THE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SHOW NETWORK ON   COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SHOW WEBSITE www.commercialpropertyshow.com.au   FACEBOOK GROUP – Commercial Property Show Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/commercialpropertyshow   FACEBOOK PAGE – @commercialpropertyshow https://www.facebook.com/commercialpropertyshow/   INSTAGRAM - @commercialpropertyshow https://www.instagram.com/commercialpropertyshow/   TWITTER - @compropertyshow https://twitter.com/compropertyshow   APPLE PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/commercial-property-show-australia/id1500207613   PODBEAN LINK https://andrewbean.podbean.com/