Why Should I get a Building and Pest Inspection Report?
In NSW, there is no legal requirement obligating a seller to attach a Building and Pest Inspection report to the Contract for the Sale of Land. Obtaining such a report prior to Auction or, in cases of a sale by private treaty, before making an offer, can be of great benefit. There may be defects that can be hard to see because of property styling or recent renovations. A Building and Pest Inspection Report will make you better informed about what problems, if any, a building may have before you buy it. Investing the money up front in obtaining these reports may well save you thousands of dollars later on in repairs or litigation.
These reports may reveal that timber floors have been infested with termites, leaking showers, structural cracks, dampness, sagging ceilings, illegal structures, etc. At least by obtaining this report, your Solicitor will be empowered to negotiate variations to the Contract prior to making an offer. For a small fee, ZDB Legal Services Pty Ltd can arrange for a Building and Pest Inspection Report. We will co-ordinate this with the Building and Pest Inspector, Real Estate Agent selling the property, and Managing Agent if the property is leased.
Call us today on 0414 305 076 or 9758 8133, or email us at zena@zdblegal.com.au to arrange for a Building and Pest Inspection.