We’re about to make an offer for a brand new home, I’m just wandering if inspections for termites and structural engineering are required?
Also, because this home is not built by registered builder (ie. metricon/ simmonds/ etc) but they’re owner-builder sort of thing, how do I find out if everything has council approval?
What else do I need to do to avoid major problems after we purchase the house?
Total newbie here
Hi
The first place to start with structral questions about the property is the local council. All you need is the property localtion and they should be able to help you with the rest.
A building inspector will give you all the details of the house and will provide you with written documentation of the assessment. If your bank wants a building inspection done as well, be sure to get a copy of that report too.
And to find out about insects, a pest inspection will do the job.
Have a good look around and ask questions! Steve McKinght’s resource “Buyer Beware” is geared for investing, and is a great guide with tips on what to look for and what to avoid with buying property. So if you are going to be getting into investing as well, this would be a great way to gain knowledge.
Good luck
Mapleleaf
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Termites are on the rise even in Victoria. However a pest inspection may not find termites and you may not have any comeback. On TV they suggest a full report but read any fine print to see if there is a no liability clause protecting the inspection person.
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