Buying a Home Inspection – What you Need to Know
Buying a home is a thrilling experience, but it’s important to approach it with a bit of caution and do your due diligence. For those of you wondering what a ‘buying a home inspection’ is called, it’s a pre-purchase building inspection.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a home-owner looking to sell, understanding the importance of a home inspection can save you from future headaches.
If you’ve already got a potential home in sight, send Home Building Assist’s independent building inspector a quick message and we’ll give you a quote. This will get you a step closer to deciding if the home is right for you.
What is a Pre-purchase Building Inspection?
A pre purchase building inspection is a professional examination of a property’s condition. Our Home Building Assist independent building inspector reports the condition of a property based on the ‘Australian Standard AS 4349.1—2007, Inspection of buildings‘. The condition report will identify potential issues, structural problems, and safety concerns according to the requirements of the inspection.
Do I need to get an inspection prior to making an offer?
It isn’t mandatory for you to get a property inspection before you make an offer or purchase. However if you don’t, you are taking huge financial risk.
Let us help you reduce that risk. Call us now, while you’re here, to discuss having your potential home inspected. Ph: 0412 584 345.
The Victorian Building Authority also recommends that home buyers obtain a condition report before they purchase their home.
You Become Liable for Home Defects
Not knowing the condition of a property and signing to take ownership will leave you to foot the bill for any defects. The alternative is, getting a pre-purchase building inspection. This is an ‘affordable insurance’ so you know what you’re buying.
Remember, a home inspection isn’t meant to be a deal-breaker but rather an opportunity for you to gain a comprehensive understanding of the property’s condition.
Your decision will then be based on what you offer, whether you walk away or whether you budget for renovation or building works with a better offer from the home vendor.
Choosing the Right Home Inspector
It may surprise you to learn that in Victoria, you don’t have to have inspector certification to conduct building inspections. To provide extra assurance for our clients, our Home Building Assist building inspector went out of their way to become certified with the QMB in Queensland.
Further, Home Building Assist will provide you with an independent building inspector. That way, you are guaranteed that the home inspection is non-biased, thorough and fair.
Our registered builder will be responsible for your pre-purchase building inspection. He has over 30 years experience in residential construction. This includes difficult custom home builds.
We know what to look for based on our many years in the construction industry.
Finding a competent home inspector is crucial for a successful ‘buying a home’ inspection. Home Building Assist look forward to helping you with selecting the right home for you. Call us today on 0412 584 345
