Inspection checklist

Work through a property at an open for inspection and score it while you are standing in it.

Which property is this (your own reference)

Checks passed

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Overall

Plenty to question before you commit.

Outside

Roof line straight, tiles or sheets intactNo damp patches or rising damp on external wallsGutters, downpipes and drainage look soundFences, retaining walls and paths in reasonable orderOrientation and natural light through the day

Inside

Floors level, no obvious saggingNo cracking wider than a coin at door frames or cornicesWindows and doors open and close properlyKitchen and bathrooms usable without immediate workEnough power points, and the switchboard looks modernHeating and cooling present and working

Living with it

Storage for how you actually liveNoise from roads, trains, flight paths or neighboursParking that works for your householdCommute and transport tested at your real travel timeShops, schools and services within reach

Paperwork to chase

Section 32 read, including title, zoning and outgoingsOwners corporation fees and minutes, if applicableBuilding and pest inspection bookedAny permits for past works sighted

Notes

A walk through is not a building inspection. Anything structural needs a qualified inspector before you sign. Figures correct as at September 2026. Always confirm current amounts and thresholds with the State Revenue Office Victoria or a licensed conveyancer before relying on them..

This information is general in nature and does not take into account your personal financial situation. It is not financial, credit, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a licensed financial adviser, mortgage broker, or conveyancer or solicitor before making any decisions.

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