YOUR PRE-SALE INSPECTION - A PROCESS
Got questions about getting a pre-sale inspection? Ask us!
Today we completed a pre-sale inspection for a past client who had bought 10 years ago in Murwillumbah and used us for his pre-purchase inspection - thank you sir, for your return business!
Our man had a very interesting query when he booked in:
"Can I confirm please how it will work with your report? The purpose of getting a building inspection done is to prepare our property for sale. If there are repairs that need to be carried out to ensure a clean B&P report I will have those repairs completed. Once I provide evidence of this are you able to amend your report accordingly so the report doesn't highlight these issues? Hopefully you can do so without another inspection."
It seems like this would be a common question in people's minds when preparing to list their property for sale.
Our response was this:
"To answer your question - we are happy to issue you with a second report after repairs have been completed, however we are not able to do so without a second inspection. We can give you a discount on the second inspection but we are not able to modify our reports without actually sighting the rectifications.
There are a few other options if you want to avoid a second inspection:
1. Have the report done and fix items that appear on the major defects list. Keep the original report so that you can show prospective purchasers that the major defect items have been addressed.
2. Have the report done and fix the items that appear on the major defects list. Do not show prospective buyers and let them get their own building inspections done once the house is under contract - chances are, they will do that anyway, as buyers do not always like to rely on the building inspection report commissioned by the owner.
3. Have the report done and do not address any of the items - adjust your sale price accordingly and let buyers know that you have taken those items into consideration."
I hope this conversation has been enlightening and useful - getting yourself truly ready to meet the market is a process and it's important you ask all the questions while you're going through the steps so that you don't get twisted around in the communication. On the bright side, in this market if you listen to the advice of your trusted agent, it shouldn't take long to sell!
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0424741616
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EVERY BUYER IS DIFFERENT
Of course we are…
Last week, during a pre-purchase building inspection of a $2 million home in Coolangatta, we were reminded that people buy properties for various reasons and that every buyer is different.
Sometimes it's about getting the most bang for your buck or else the perfect (defect free) family home. Other times it's about finding a diamond in the rough, and occasionally it's about securing a spot in the best location, even if the house isn't up to par.
Despite its hefty price tag, the Coolangatta property had undergone renovations that clearly hadn't passed the scrutiny of the Building Code of Australia. It seemed like the previous owners had taken some liberties, with little regard for compliance.
In this instance, our buyer had plans to demolish the house entirely, so the questionable renovations weren't a major concern.
However, if the intention had been to live there and resell the property later on, the lack of approval and compliance would have been a major obstacle.
It was a stark reminder that everyone has a different goal in mind when buying!
Dwell Building Services knows that when buying or selling property, you are relying on our many years of experience to make the best possible decision. Our thorough and accurate building inspection reports are full of important information and we're happy to talk you through it as well, to make sure you understand exactly what's contained in the report!
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0424741616
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NOT JUST PRE-PURCHASE BUILDING INSPECTIONS…
You don’t know you’ll need a building inspector…until suddenly you do!
...we offer all kinds of building inspection services.
You don't imagine you'll need a building inspector, until suddenly, you do.
Defect Reports
Is there something wrong with your property but you're not sure what it is or how to fix it? We investigate the issue for you, report on it and come up with a clear path forward. It could be a renovation gone wrong, it could be mysterious cracking or moisture defects. We'll get to the bottom of it.
Dilapidation Reports
A snap shot in time. In suburbia, development can happen next door at any time - if you live next to a development site where buildings are being torn down and put back up, you want to make sure your property is not harmed by the disturbance. This is where we come in - our thorough building inspection report will detail exactly how your property looks prior to any work next door and that way, you have a leg to stand on if the earth moves and your property is affected.
Handover Inspections
You've built a new home and you want an independent, experienced eye cast over your builder's work. That may seem awkward...but not as awkward as trying to argue with your builder over something that doesn't feel right or getting them to come back to fix something months after you've paid and they've moved on. We're not here to argue, just give a professional interpretation of the Building Code of Australia, and how it's been applied to your property.
Building Consultations
You just need building advice! 30 years in the building industry means that general building information comes naturally!
Call to book, or reach out online
0424741616
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DOES THE BUILDING INSPECTION COVER PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL?
Technically, plumbing and electrical issues are outside the scope of works for a pre-purchase building inspection.
Technically, plumbing and electrical issues are outside the scope of works for a pre-purchase building inspection.
What the building inspector is looking at is the structural integrity of the building.
The bones of the property but also maintenance items.
During the building inspection, if the inspector does see something that’s amiss with the electrical or the plumbing, he will flag it in the report for further investigation.
You can count on visible plumbing and electrical issues being caught and referred to the right trade…think in terms of a GP vs. a Specialist. The GP should be able to identify that there is a problem, the Specialist should tell you what it is.
If the property you are buying is more than 50 years old we recommend you get both the plumbing and electrical looked at because the original materials will have deteriorated over time and they’re not always obvious.
Most of the pipework and wiring are inside walls and under floors, you can’t see them. So its good to get those things checked out as a matter of course.
DE-CLUTTERING - THE PSYCHOLOGY & THE PRE-SALE NECESSITY
Your pre-sale building inspection is valuable, as it can reveal a lot about the structure of your property - but decluttering prior to putting your home on the market will make a difference to your bottom line, absolutely!
In 2019, Marie Kondo took the world by storm - simply by Tidying Up…but we believe minimalism was hot long before the concept of a clutter-free life came to our attention in this format.
It’s no secret that de-cluttering your house is imperative prior to selling it in order to achieve the best possible price. But what are the deeper issues involved here?
The Mayo Clinic classifies hoarding disorder as “a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Excessive accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs”.
You don’t have to have a diagnosable condition - the majority of us keep too many things around! Prior to selling your property, it is important to the bottom line that a serious, almost brutal de-cluttering session takes place.
So what can be done to get through it? Chunk it down in to steps:
Go room by room with a set time frame for each area
Try to disconnect a little bit beforehand - YOU are not YOUR THINGS
Create 3 Categories for your things - (1) Keep, (2) Donate/Give Away and (3) Throw Out
As for Step 3 - the hardest step - you need to be a bit brutal and ask yourself a few questions:
Will I miss this object in a years time? (No? Get rid of it!)
Am I saving this for a Rainy Day? (Rainy Days never come!)
Who would genuinely benefit from this object? (Gift it!)
Our pre-sale building inspection can reveal a lot of important issues with the structure of your house, but in the end, potential buyers need to be able to picture themselves - with their stuff - in your house.
Dwell Building Services believes that knowledge is power! We aim to give you as much information as possible around your property when you're looking at buying or selling. We specialise in:
- pre-purchase building inspections
- pre-sale building inspections
- defect reports
- dilapidation reports
- building consultations
Servicing from Byron Bay to the northern Gold Coast, we pride ourselves on our independent streak, delivering honest and accurate building inspections for over 15 years!