Browse Forums Real Estate 1 Jan 03, 2010 5:18 pm Hello everyone. A bit of background. My partner and I were going to build but found everything we wanted and more in an established home which we have purchased and move into in 18 days. My concern is the inspections. My conveyencer told me to do an inspection one week before, one day before and on the day. What I am seeking help with is what I should be looking for in these inspections. Look forward to hearing some responses. Thanks Re: Inspection of established home. 2Jan 03, 2010 5:28 pm how exciting...18 days! My conveyencer (i moved in this time last year) said to inspect it 1 week before. I met the real estate agent at the property to look through it. Actually i'm not sure, but I think, in Victoria at least, that the real estate agent has to take you through 1 week before. Anyway, I was told just to look and check that things are in the same condition as when you bought it. Eg there are no holes in walls etc etc. It is a chance for you to raise any issues if you think the standard of the property isn't the same as when you bought it. Hope this helps (lol hope i'm right what you can also do is call your conveyencer and ask them.) Re: Inspection of established home. 3Jan 05, 2010 11:57 am Check ALL the light switches to make sure they work (you may need to take a light bulb). Also, take a small appliance (like a small hairdryer or something) and plug it into all of the electrical outlets to make sure they all work correctly! Best of luck with your move viewtopic.php?f=31&t=22766 - my build thread! Time waits for no man. Unless that man is Chuck Norris. Re: Inspection of established home. 4Jan 05, 2010 6:47 pm Im pretty sure its mainly to check if the house is still in the same condition it was when you agreed to purchase it Custom European Cabinets - Melbourne Kitchen Specialist PM for business details as website currently being updated! Our Crazy Owner Builder Journey! Re: Inspection of established home. 5Jan 08, 2010 9:12 am 3 inspections is overkill. Just inspect on the day or a couple of days before. Earlier can be better as it gives the vendor a chance to fix anything if its wrong (though they may not be legally obliged to) Re: Inspection of established home. 6Jan 09, 2010 7:17 am Its mostly to check that what you bought is still there...unless specified in the contract of sale. For example...are the same curtain frunishings still on the windows, kitchen appliances installed, light fittings etc Some people take their 20k cooker...as long as it is on the contract than that if fine, if not, it must be put back. You would be amazed at what people try and get away with. My friend had her curtains 'swaped' with some tacky ones at handover...the owner of course had to install the ones that originally were in the house on auction day. You also need to make sure the house is left in a fairly clean state...just like the way it was when you bought it. Mrs B Re: Inspection of established home. 7Jan 09, 2010 7:22 am it's just to make sure the house is in the same condition it is when you agreed to buy it. If the house is empty is it easy for small things to happen that noone has noticed - eg, we have had a couple of vacant houses over winter have the shower screens crack because they get so cold. Just check your contract before you go, the most common things to include are carpets, curtains / blinds, light fittings and tv antennas. Whatever your contract lists as goods (not sure where you are, so they might still say chattels) included in the sale, just make sure you are still satisfied with them. If you find any faults, make sure you tell your conveyancer straight away - they can handle it from there. Re: Inspection of established home. 8Jan 19, 2010 1:03 am I agree with most of the replies here. I can add that sometimes vendors remove items which are considered to be permanent part of the home, eg fixed shelves that make up a wall unit. I have heard of vendors pulling these out on the last day leaving the walls with hundreds of holes. Doing a final inspection accompanied with the selling agent is highly recommended and if you see any damage or missing items, your solicitor would advise the correct course of action (which may include postponing settlement until repairs are done). Re: Inspection of established home. 9Feb 19, 2010 9:16 am If I'm not too late to add something, not only checking for things that should be there but also for those that shouldn't. My sister ended up in an argument over a car in the backyard. The original owners didn't see the need to remove it even though these things are part of the sale (it was still there a day before my sister was due to move in), so it caused a few delays and stress. 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