Keeping in mind, a simple home inspection or a standard walk through may not pick up everything in the property you are planning to purchase.
A pest and building inspection, is something that you probably should take seriously and make sure the company you take on to do your inspection, and actually performs the inspection to your standard.
A home inspection is a crucial first step during the home purchase process. It can tell you what may need attention before finalising your purchase and being conscious can save you thousands of dollars in repairs.
Keeping in mind, a simple home inspection or a standard walk through may not pick up everything in the property you are planning to purchase.
A pest and building inspection, is something that you probably should take seriously and make sure the company you take on to do your inspection, and actually performs the inspection to your standard.
And remember, an agent needs to disclose any information they have on the property. So if you ask them if there has been any termite damage, repairs to the property. They must answer you, or find out from the owners.
Not disclosing such information isn’t a good practice, agents who divert answers with a question, such as “are you planning to do a pest a building?” and not answering the question may be hiding something. It is always good to get the professionals out to investigate and give you a full report.
So, what are some of the benefits of a pest inspection?
Helps you know the pest problems beforehand.
If you can identify pest problems before moving in, you can take the necessary measures to address them. Conducting a pre-purchase pest inspection will help you know all about the existing or potential pest problems. A professional will also give you an estimate of how much you will have to spend to resolve the pest problem.
You can avoid future regret
Imagine spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new home and then realising there is a pest infestation in the house.
An outbreak (like termites) could harm your family’s health and your property in general. There would be added expenses to get rid of the pests.
By having a building and pest inspection, especially for pest’s gives you some assurance that you are investing in a pest-free home
Gives you an upper hand in negotiations
Note, when placing an offer on a home always make sure that your Pest and Building inspection is a condition to purchasing the home. If something is discovered you may decide that you are still willing to continue with the purchase.
Use the report to help you negotiate a better price, because the report will provide you some estimation of what needs to be done and maybe you will be able to reduce the purchase price, if you are willing to deal with what has been discovered.
Helps in uncovering hidden issues
No house is perfect, there are many hidden issues that may not be as visible during the first inspection. A pest and building inspection may reveal other problems, which may need to be fixed.
Majority of the times, the issues identified may be minor and sometimes such inspections help you identify issues in the constructions of the home and highlight pest problems.
Its good to know up front about any hidden issues up front to make educated decisions.
In Conclusion
A pest and building report will provide you with some knowledge, and a good inspector will inform you of anything that needs to be addressed.
Don’t run away from the report. The report is there to inform you of what is reality and what is the situation.
If the report identifies issues with the building or with pests. Use the report to make an educated decision if you wish to purchase, renegotiate, or pull out of your offer.
Never feel that you must purchase, or you will miss out in the market. The agent should not be putting on to you pressure in fear of missing out on the market. If the price is right, you will purchase the right property for you.
If the agent knows you are serious in purchasing a property right for you, they will be on the journey with you to find that right golden purchase.
