About Us
We Built Specta Because the Old Way Wasn't Working
Asking the agent for a video walkthrough, calling in a favour from a friend, or just trusting the photos. We thought there had to be a better way.
Why We Built Specta
Buying or renting a property is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. And far too often, people are making that call based on carefully chosen listing photos and an agent who, ultimately, is working for the vendor.
If you couldn't get there yourself, the options weren't great. You could ask the agent to do a video walkthrough — helpful, but they're hardly going to point the camera at the problems. You could engage a buyers agent, which adds cost and complexity for what might just be an initial look. Or you'd call a friend who happened to live nearby and hope they knew what they were looking at.
Specta was built to give people a proper alternative. We connect buyers, renters, homeowners, and investors with platform-reviewed local inspectors who give them the full picture, professionally and without any conflict of interest. Every payment is protected by escrow, and every inspector is there to represent you, not the sale. Specta is currently focused on Melbourne, and works for anyone who needs a property there inspected — including buyers who live interstate or overseas.
On the other side, skilled inspectors get a platform that brings work to them. No chasing leads, no late invoices, just a steady stream of local jobs and guaranteed payment when the work is done.
$0
No listing or signup fees
100%
Escrow-protected payments
24hr
Average report turnaround
Free
To post an inspection
Our Values
What We Stand For
Trust First
Every payment on Specta is protected by escrow and every inspector is rated by real clients after every job. When you're making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, you deserve more than an agent's word.
Simplicity
Getting a property inspected shouldn't mean asking the agent for a favour or calling in a friend. Post a request, pick an inspector, and get the full picture. The whole process takes minutes to set up.
Fair for Everyone
Inspectors deserve reliable work and guaranteed payment. Clients deserve qualified inspectors and real accountability. Specta works because it works for both sides.
Want to Be Part of It?
We're growing fast. Whether you're booking your first inspection or joining as an inspector, there's a place for you on Specta.