Why a pre-purchase building inspection report?
This is one of the different types of building inspection reports you can get done. As the name says, this building inspection report is the one you get before you buy a property. Sometimes referred to as a ‘standard property report’, a pre-purchase property inspection report is a written account of the condition of a property. It will tell you about any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards or a faulty roof to name a few. It is usually carried out before you exchange sale contracts so you can identify any problems with the property which, if left unchecked, could prove costly to repair. Throughout this web page we will refer to the report as a ‘building inspection report. Read More
Building inspection tips: How to choose the right building consultant
Building consultants require a licence to carry out pre-purchase inspections on residential homes in NSW. Ask to see a building consultancy licence before contracting someone to perform your pre-purchase inspection. Read More »