Would you buy a used car without first getting it checked over!!!

I guess your answer would be No! Its the same with houses, duplex, terraces, units, villas or town houses. It’s a big investment and important to make the correct decision once you are well informed.

BRC Property Consultants can help you make your decision with ease. Once an inspection is requested our pre-purchase inspection will be completed within 24 hours ( subject to access) by one of our experienced consultants who will find any major problems associated with your property.

The detailed, easy to read report is then forwarded to you via email or fax the following day with full colour photos of any defects.
On most houses we recommend that both a building and pest inspection be carried out as all bases are then covered.

What does a pre-purchase Building Inspection involve!

Over a 1.5-2 hour period our inspector will inspect the interior and exterior of building, roof void, sub-floor, roof exterior and site as per Australian Standard AS 4349.1-1995, Property Inspections Residential buildings requirements, looking for existing and potential problems.

Some of the more common problems we encounter during our inspections are:

• High moisture content to masonry walls due to rising or lateral dampness problems.
• Cracking to internal and external walls due to foundation and footing movement or failure.
• Bathroom shower leaks into subfloor area causing decay damage to floor framing timbers.
• Spalling concrete due to rusting concrete reinforcement.
• Fretting brick work, brick mortar joints or terracotta roof tiles.
• Rusted roof gutters, roof sheets, steel window and door lintels and roof valleys.
• Termite or borer damage to timber floor, walls and roof framing.
• Wet sub-floor area’s due to insufficient ventilation, which leads to decay or mould problems to floor framing timbers, footing movement or termite problems.

Building Dilapidation Report

Dilapidation reports is documenting the condition of a property or building, which are undertaken prior to the commencement of excavations, building works or boring on an adjoining property. A dilapidation report is a report on the condition, but does not include defects. Our comprehensive reports are completed to a standard accepted by Councils, Insurance Companies and Sydney Water.

Building Completion/Defects Report

A Completion report is carried out post construction or after practical completion of building works and its main purpose is to identify builder’s incomplete or defective work. The report content is very comprehensive including colour photos of all incomplete or defective work which can be presented to the builder to be rectified. These reports are carried out in conjunction with industry standards.

Strata 10 year Sinking Fund Plan Report

The 10-year sinking fund plan report advises the body corporate/owners of the cost of repairs and upkeep of the common property for the next 10 years, common items would include: painting of the building, replacement of fencing, driveway refurbishment, replacement of common property items such as carpets, roofing and guttering etc.

What does a pre-purchase Pest Inspection involve!

Generally our pest inspector will complete the same type of visual examination of the property inside and out as our building inspector, however he has the obligation as per Australia Standard AS 4349.3-1998 Pest Inspection Residential Buildings, to detect previous or current timber pest infestations such borers and termites (white ants) and any damage caused.

All findings and damage are compiled with a recommendation either chemical or non chemical to remedy infestations or prevent future attack.

What does a pre-purchase strata inspection involve!

Under our heading of Strata Reports we carry out the following Inspection Reports:

• Strata Inspections
• Community Association Inspections
• Neighborhood Association Inspections
• Company Title Inspections

Stratum Inspections - Also known as Building Management Committee (BMC) A Strata Inspection will provide you with some knowledge into the activities of the Owners Corporation such as:

• Whether it is well or poorly funded
• What are the current levies payable for your unit & when are they due?
• Are there any special levies payable?
• What is the current budget for year?
• Is there any major works planned?
• What, if any, building defects are apparent?
• Are the correct insurances in place?
• Are the standard by-laws in place & are there any special by-laws?
• Are records correctly & properly maintained in accordance with relevant Acts?
• What major expenditure has been expended in past years?