BUILDING INSPECTIONS

Established in 2005 to service the building industry, G.A. Building Group prides itself on the strong positive reputation it has built through the provision of accurate information to Builders, Developers, Owner Builders and Real Estate Agents over the last 10 years.

G.A. Building Group has now launched a new division within our company - our Property Inspection division, to coincide with our existing Building and Estimating services. Our Property Inspection division will specialize in providing timely and reliable independent property inspections to Melbourne home buyers and property investors. Once the inspection is complete, we will provide you with a detailed report outlining any major structural & minor defects, helping you make an informed decision on the next steps of what should be an exciting investment.

Why should a Property Inspection be completed?

Property Inspections are crucial to ensuring the quality of the property is to your expected standards, and any property defects are detected prior to making a final decision on the purchase of that property. Some other major reasons to have a property inspection are outlined below:

• Ensuring all significant and costly defects are detected throughout the entire property by an experienced Property Inspector who knows what to look out for and what to inspect, including the roof (both internal and external), under the floor etc.;
• Assist the purchaser to assess the potential cost and works implications of the defects that are easily identified or obvious, saving them time and money in the end;
• Allows the purchaser to get independent advice about a property, meaning they don’t only need to rely on the advice of real estate agents;
• Peace of mind knowing that property inspection are backed by Professional Indemnity insurance provisions;
• Prevent financial loss which may occur as a result of major defects;
• Assist in planning for repairs and renovations, including costs;
• Determine the rate of return on potential investments; and
• Assist in negotiations for the sale or purchase of a property.

When should a Property Inspection be completed?

Property inspections should be completed as early as possible in the sale process as the findings of a property inspection report may determine your next steps in the process.

If the property is being sold at Auction, ensure you organize the property inspection prior to the auction date and as early as you can. One major risk of bidding and winning a property at auction without having had a property inspection completed, is the cost of repairs of any potential major defects after settlement.

If the property is being sold via private sale, any verbal or written offer should be made conditional on a property inspection, ensuring that as the potential buyer you retain the right to withdraw from the sale without financial penalty should safety hazards or major defects be identified.

What’s next?

It is important to understand what is generally included and excluded in a property inspection, and our experienced Property Inspector will work with you to understand the following factors prior to recommending a suitable property inspection service:

• The type of property you are purchasing;
• Location of the property;
• Age of property;
• General condition (well or poorly maintained) of property in general as well as essential utilities like electrical, plumbing and gas; and
• Your plans (in terms of renovation or rebuilding).

Based on the findings of the above, we will then work with you to recommend any of the below suitable inspection services based on your requirements:

General Building Services

• Existing Home Inspections;
• Pre-Purchase Building Inspections; and
• Pre-Sale & Vendor Reports.

New Construction Reports & Services

• Documentation Review & Preparation Reports;
  
• Independant Construction Stage Inspections (Base/Slab, Frame, Lock Up & Handover); and
• Owner Builder Defect Reports.

GA Building Group also offers group packages on Property Inspection services that will help ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision. Contact us to enquire about our group package prices!