What Does A Building & Pest Inspection Involve?

You should always conduct a building and pest inspection before further negotiations, whether buying or selling a property.

But why?

Basically, so that you know what condition the house is in. Understanding the current state of the property you are selling can help you make a fair offer.

In addition, it will allow you to determine whether you need a pest control company to remove all pests before putting the property on the market. For buyers, knowing the exact state of the property will assist in negotiating a price.

To gain a clear understanding of the property's condition, it is a good idea to have a combined building and pest inspection.

When hiring an inspector, make sure they are licensed to work in Queensland and are prepared to communicate back to you as clearly and in as much detail as possible the condition of all aspects of the property.

An inspection of a three-bedroom house in Queensland generally costs around $500, but maybe a few hundred dollars on either side depending on the work involved.

Committing to purchasing a property is a large financial investment and carries a significant amount of risk. So it is very important to ensure to the best of your ability that the property you purchase is in good condition and worth investing in.

Organising a pest and building inspection is one of the best things you can do when buying a property. By having this inspection, you will determine whether the property is safe and is in good enough condition to warrant the price you are looking to pay.

Even the most well-engineered and well-designed houses and buildings will suffer from wear and tear over time.

Eventually, these properties will develop structural problems that will cost a lot of money to correct if left unchecked over many years.

Inspections will allow you to become aware of existing issues that can either be fixed after purchase and you can adjust your purchase price with the seller accordingly. You may also find issues that are so significant with the property that you decide not to proceed with the purchase.

Either way, you are arming yourself with the facts to make a better decision when it comes to purchasing any property.

Definitely. In addition to the inspection report you are scheduled to receive, you should carefully check on the property yourself. By seeing the property in detail, you can find out about any problems that may need to be reported to your building inspector and pest inspector.

You may also find that some element of the property is not to your needs and may not be able to be altered. Viewing and testing the property as much as possible before the sale is complete will also likely give you more confidence that you are making the purchase that is right for you.