Hey there Resurrect…I would be keen to get in touch with your pest inspector as we are just about to purchase a post war timber place at Wynnum.
Cheers SG
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if yoou’re going to spend $100k on property, don’t cheap out on spending $200 for the pest. not worth it.

when u do appoint a pest inspector, ask them if they bring along invasive devices along for the pest inspection. the reason being that if they can see mositure and the radat detects movement, with the seller’s permission, a small hole can be drilled (invasive procedure) and the device (usually a long scope) can be used to see wether termites are visible.

quite a number of pest inspectors do not do the invasive procedure when they suspect termite activity. they just write down “further investigation recommended” on the report. in one, case we (i’m an agent) told the pest inspector to use the invasive procedure. his reply was that they don’t normally carry it with them (like a builder without a toolbox) and it will cost an extra $148 to go back to the station, come back and do the investigation.

the building inspector we recommend carries the invasive device and charges $120 for the whole pest inspection (including use of device if required).

as a real esate agent, it is in our interest to look after the buyer (investors) with the hope of getting the management rights. if the buyer is an owner occupier, then we really look after them so they can tell all their neighbours (after they settle down) what a great job we’ve done and how we’ve made the sale process a smooth and pleasureable experience. This “word of mouth” makes it easy for us to get listings.

cheers

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