The typical working woman in America takes 10 weeks, so try to shoot for at least eight weeks as a fair and reasonable goal. One of the great challenges if you do go back to work is to try to avoid playing catch-up with housework and bills when you're at home.
There is no flat rate for building inspections, as the fee will depend on the size of your property. On the lower end of the scale, an inspection of a small property might only cost between $200 and $300.For an average sized house in a regional area, the cost is usually somewhere between $400 and $500.In metropolitan areas, a complete inspection can be closer to $800 or up to $1000. Pest inspections are less extensive and so tend to cost less.Expect to shell out around $100-$150 for a pest inspection.n the lower end of the scale, an inspection of a small property might only cost between $200 and $300. For an average sized house in a regional area, the cost is usually somewhere between $400 and $500.
1 The price for a more thorough home inspection (including a typewritten report and photos) varies considerably depending on the region and the home's square footage, sales price, age and number of rooms, but ranges from $200-$900. With the recent housing market slump, some inspectors may offer a home inspection for a flat rate of $100-$200.