Here’s Why You Need a Building and Pest Inspection
For most people, buying or selling property is a major decision, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. While there are many different factors to consider throughout this process, investing in a building and pest inspection is one thing you don’t want to overlook. For both buyers and sellers, a professional inspection offers invaluable insight that can help you make the right decision for your needs.
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a property on the Gold Coast, in the near future, here’s why you need to invest in a building or pest inspection…
What you need to know as a vendor…
What vendor doesn’t dream of a smooth and stress-free experience when selling their property? A pre-sale building and pest inspection can give you peace of mind in a few different ways:
- A professional inspection will ensure that you know of any underlying issues that may affect the value of your property prior to it going on the market, allowing you to make repairs that can increase its value.
- An inspection can help your sale go through more seamlessly by reducing the risk of problems coming to the forefront mid-sale after buyers organise their own pre-purchase inspection.
- Investing in an independent inspection can increase the confidence of potential buyers in the quality of your property, as they know that it has been assessed by a professional.
Organising your building and pest inspection is incredibly easy and stress-free. The professional inspector will simply assess all accessible areas, including internal features such as the roof and sub-levels, as well as external features like sheds, driveways and trees. They will inspect these areas for defects, maintenance issues and pest infestations that can affect the value and safety of a property.
Once the inspection has been completed, you will receive a comprehensive report that lists all findings and recommendations. You can then use this to inform your next steps to ensure you have all the information you need prior to putting your property on the market.
What you need to know as a buyer…
If you’re thinking of buying property, organising a pre-purchase inspection is one of the best things you can do for peace of mind. While a property may look great on the outside, there are many issues that may only be recognised by a trained professional.
Investing in a pre-purchase building and pest inspection is essential for a few key reasons:
- An inspection report provides peace of mind knowing that an independent inspector has assessed the property and alerted you to any issues that the vendor may not know about or may have chosen not to disclose.
- Allows you to negotiate the sale price or ask the vendor to fix issues prior to settlement.
- An inspection report ensures that you understand the true nature of your investment prior to finalising the sale.
Once inspection is complete, you will receive a report that details all issues that may have been found. This should include photos and information on what would need to be done to repair the affected areas, allowing you to get an understanding of how it could impact your investment. From here, you can use this report to inform the way you move ahead with your sale, providing you with all the information you need to make a decision that is right for you.
If you’re buying or selling property in the Gold Coast or Northern NSW, put your trust in Co-Spec with our range of building and pest inspections. Get in touch today for your free quote!
