or investment property can be quickly
diminished through the discovery of hidden
problems that you hadn't noticed during
your inspection. This is why it's critically
important to always get a pest and building
report before you buy even on brand new
properties.
homebuyers discovered problems with their
new homes after moving in. Here is a list
of the top 10 problems buyers identified,
according to the survey:
2. Poor TV reception 23%
3. Bad mobile-phone coverage 20%
4. Noisy neighbours 19%
5. Cracks in the walls or floors 18%
6. High-speed Internet not available 16%
7. Parking on the street is difficult 10%
8. Rising damp 8%
9. Future developments in the area 8%
10. Insufficient parking onsite 8%
or investment, you should always be on the
lookout for obvious defects. If you identify
any major problems, it might be best to
you'll save yourself the cost of a building
report and possibly avoid costly and time-
consuming rectification work.
has a circuit breaker), that's good. If the
board is in original condition, it could
indicate that the home is due for rewiring.
problems with the stumps or bearers.
might be shifting.
That's not necessarily a deal breaker,
but you need to get it checked out.
weak, there might be problems with
the plumbing.
Executive of McGrath
Estate Agents.