23/4/2015Author: Geraldton Property Inspections

Free Property Inspection Check List.

Getting the most out of your free property inspection check list.

It is amazing how quickly you get a ‘feel’ for a property for sale. Walking into a home you can conjure feelings of comfort, lightness and peace, while other properties will leave you feeling cold, confined or even disquieted. Then there’s the home that screams potential, and with some tough love could be the property of your dreams.

People fall in love with a property based on the colour of the walls, the garden or where the house is located or something else but are completely blind to the issues that can make that dream home a nightmare.

Underneath the emotional responses to a property − which should not be discounted as they will impact your future enjoyment of the home − it is important to check the structural foundations, utilities and neighbourhood conditions.

There are key warning signs you need to look out for when inspecting properties for sale. There are also professional building, financial and legal property reviews that need to take place.

What you need to look out for:

It is a good idea to take someone with you when viewing a property. The more eyes the better, and your companion can review the home with greater impartiality. Property viewings generally last half an hour, so you want to make good use of the time. Here’s a helpful inspection checklist:

Checklist for Building Inspections: Please note that this building inspection checklist of items and tips is not proposed to take the place of a professional pre-purchase building inspection.

If you require an independent pre-purchase pest or building inspection please call us at Geraldton Property Inspections on 1300 99 45 78 or book a inspection by clicking here

Free Inspection Check list Down Load It Here on our home page (Light House Section)

Here are a few other things to look out for.

1. Check door and window frame uniformity, and make sure doors and windows easily open and close.
2. Look for damp or mould along skirting boards, and on walls and ceilings, and be wary of paint touch-ups that could be covering damp.
3. Keep an eye out for sagging ceilings or buckling walls.
4. Lift up carpet and check for rotting floorboards or dampness.
5. Try all taps in the home, and check how long it takes for hot water to come through.
6. Flush the toilet to check for a running cistern.
7. Look under sinks and give the plumbing a gentle shake to test sturdiness.
8. Review the hot water system for size and age, and check for damp in all wet areas.
9. Try light switches and look at the fuse box to evaluate circuitry age and see if there is an Earth Leakage Safety Switch.
10. Take a look at the general state of the roof, guttering and drain pipes.
11. Inspect exterior walls for cracks and other defects.
12. Ask if the home has an energy efficiency rating.
13. Walk around the neighbourhood to get a feel for local noise levels and check out the local shops and amenities.

Bottom line- It is your responsibility to understand as many details as you can about the property you may soon call home. At Geraldton Property Inspection’s we can help you reveal the inner workings of the property, allowing you to be informed and educated on not just the negatives but all the positives the property has to offer.

Free Inspection Check list Down Load It Here on our home page (Light House Section)

All the Best

The Geraldton Property Inspection Team