Have you been checking out open homes around Sydney lately? If you’re ready to buy a Sydney home there are a few things to look out for in your walk through. Many of the following warning signs would get picked up by a qualified inspector’s property report, but if you can spot them first you can save time and money by moving on to a more appealing home.
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Whether a home is one of Sydney’s classic colonial homes, only a few decades old or even relatively new, it is always important to get a building and pest inspection before committing to settle on a property.
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Glebe’s Terrace Houses are a charming reminder of Sydney’s past but owning and renovating one comes with many hurdles.
Have you ever visited an old home and noticed some downstairs rooms have a damp smell or stains on the walls?
It’s mostly common knowledge now that once you find a Sydney home you’re thinking of buying, the next step is to get a building and pest inspection. But what happens next?
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Recently, local newspaper the Newcastle Herald listed legal tips for purchasing a property at auction. Coming in at Number 3 (of 8) on their list was the advice to organise a pre-purchase building and pest inspection.
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Sydney is in the second highest risk category for termite attack in Australia, according to research developed by the CSIRO.
A sign of Sydney’s crazy property market is clearly displayed when people are willing to purchase a home without seeing inside or even getting a building and pest inspection done.
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A common problem found in Sydney homes is blocked gutters and poor storm water drainage.
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A three-bedroom, deceased estate home in Allambie Heights recently sold under the hammer for $870,000 in spite of extensive termite damage.
The termite damage was extensive throughout the whole house, particularly on the lower level and master bedroom. Continue reading “Termite Damaged Northern Beaches Home Sells for $870,000”
