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Pre-Sale Inspections
Whenever you are buying a home you should always leave yourself the option to have a second opinion from a qualified professional. You should always include a contingency clause in your offer that will allow you to obtain a home inspection from a suitably qualified organisation like Archicentre. This clause should clearly state that you can cancel the sale if the results of the inspection are unsatisfactory. If there are serious problems, a home inspection can prevent hassles and prolonged court battles. Never buy a house that has termite problems.

Who should attend the inspection?
You should attend the inspection because you'll learn a lot about the house that could soon be your home. Wear old clothes and comfortable shoes, as a complete inspection goes from roof space to under the house. Do not be shy to scratch at timber beams especially if you think that their could be termites or borer present. The inspector should check for:
  • structural defects,
  • plumbing compliance,
  • wiring and or electrical problems and that the wiring meets the building code,
  • rising damp,
  • leaks from the roof (usually evidenced by stains on ceiling paint),
  • termites or other timber destructive insects like borer,
  • lead paint and asbestos,
  • dry rot,
  • compliance with local building codes including planning regulations,
  • any visible and accessible problems should be noted immediately and then included in the report.
What happens if the inspection uncovers problems?
If you have been careful and had professional advice throughout the negotiations you will have an inspection clause in the contract. If so this will enable you to cancel the contract if serious defects are found as a result of the inspection process.

What happens after I present my offer?
The presentation of an offer from the buyer to the seller is usually the start of more protracted and intense negotiations. Keep your mind sharp, your wits about you and your pen handy. The seller can accept, reject or modify the contract. Some research into the seller's motives, which can be established by way of subtle questioning, will now come into play. It is during this time that you will find the services of a professional such as a buyer's advocate very helpful. You will find that professional negotiators know exactly when to give a little or lock in on a point knowing the seller will have to give perhaps in order to meet another deadline for settlement. Most often changes are negotiated, agreed upon and the sale goes forward.

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