Thinking of buying a new house in Melbourne? The first thing you should know is never go alone.
Realtors can be like sharks looking for unsuspecting homebuyers who know little about buildings. They’ll try their best to sell a house lacking all the basic systems to you if you let them.
And you know the thing? Most times, it works. People end up buying houses that are almost falling apart. Why? Because they never hire a building inspector before buying it.
Here are some reasons why you need to hire a building inspector before purchasing a house in Melbourne:
You’d be surprised at how many dangerous houses are on the Melbourne market. There are houses with roofing systems that are one breeze away from falling, and you wouldn’t suspect a thing. The buildings are often so beautifully or expertly designed to deceive the untrained eye.
If you check out such a Melbourne house, you would be tempted to buy it, but a building inspector would know better.
Their inspections will let you know whether a house is adequate for you and your family to live in.
The bargaining step is a crucial step in the house-buying process. No way, you’ll buy a home at the first price you’re told. You could bargain to an amount, but there’s a high possibility you could negotiate for a lower price with a building inspector.
Knowing the defects of a home will make you more confident when you’re bargaining. Letting the realtor know that the house isn’t worth the amount charged and citing some defects will fetch you a lower price.
However, you should know that this only applies to houses with manageable defects. You shouldn’t bargain for a house that would cost you more in the long run.
The heart wants what it wants. Sometimes, a client's heart is set on a particular house, and you can do nothing to discourage them, even if it’s unworthy.
If you’re prepared to spend an exorbitant amount on renovating your dream house, a building inspector would be a great sidekick.
After assessing all the defects of a house, they’ll tell you how much it would cost to repair it. They could even recommend people who could assist you with renovations.
This is one of the major reasons people hire building inspectors. At the end of an inspection, they provide a detailed report outlining a house's features, strengths and weaknesses. This inspection report lets you know what to expect in a house if you buy it.
For example, if you would like to have an HVAC system in the house but the house can’t accommodate it, the report will let you know.
There’s no reason to go through the house-buying process yourself when you can take a professional along. The building inspectors at Premium Pre-Purchase Inspections would save you a lot of headaches and get you the best house you can buy.
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