Other Names
Building defect inspection
Pre-sale Property inspection
Building Condition report
What is pre-purchase building inspection?
A pre-purchase building inspection is a detailed inspection for the property for any present, hidden, and potential building defects before the settlement of the property. The inspection is done either before the exchange of the contract or after the signing of the contract with the “Subject to building inspection” condition in it. It reveals the actual condition of the property to the property buyer.
How Pre-purchase building Inspection Benefits?
The main benefits of the pre-purchase building inspection are:
- The property buyer becomes aware of the actual condition of the property beyond the fresh paint and shiny tops.
- The property buyer can use the inspection report to negotiate the price of the property.
- The property buyer becomes aware of the actual future cost of the property
- The property buyer acquires information useful in maintaining the property.
The benefits of the inspection report done before buying a property are:
For details list of benefits of this inspection , Please click the link ( 7 must reason for building inspection)
How to choose Pre-Purchase Building inspector?
Always use a suitably qualified person such as a licensed builder, a surveyor, or an architect to provide a professional inspection report of the property. These professionals are able to see through any cosmetic improvements covering up faults that might otherwise be missed by an untrained eye.
A professional person will ensure that the format and content of the report complies with the relevant Australian Standard.
Please ensure that the building inspector you choose has an adequate insurance cover, particularly for professional indemnity. You can read about this on the Fair Trading website
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What is included in building inspection?
The inspector should check all accessible parts of the property. These include
- interior of the building
- exterior of the building
- roof space
- under-floor space
- roof exterior
- site.
Building inspection Cost Guidance?
| Number of Rooms | Flat | Single Story | Double Story |
| 1 | $200 -$300 | $200 -$300 | $200 -$300 |
| 2 | $250 -$400 | $275 -$400 | $275 -$400 |
| 3 | $300 -$500 | $350 -$550 | $375 -$600 |
| 4 | $400 -$600 | $400 -$600 | $400 -$600 |
| more | Custom | Custom | Custom |
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Who should Get this inspection
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Property Buyers
Real Estate Agent
Loan Provider
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