What reports do I need and how much will they cost?

If you are selling a house in the ACT you will require a:

 
If you are selling a unit or townhouse you 'may' only require an EER.

Please determine the class of your property with your solicitor. They will be able to advise you on the reports you require.

Building Report, Compliance Report, Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) & Timber Pest Report

- reports are described at the bottom of this page 

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE GST

 

Rapid Package $975

5-6 Day Building File Processing
  • Building, Compliance, Pest and 1st Rate EER Reports
  • 100% of package cost reimbursed to you on settlement
  • Reports released in 48 hours

RapidPlus Package $1150

1 Day Building File Processing
  • Building, Compliance, Pest and 1st Rate EER Reports
  • All costs except Fast Track building file fee reimbursed to you on settlement
  • Reports released in 24 hours

Energy Efficiency Report $265

  • 1st Rate Energy Efficiency Rating Report
  • Report released in 24 hours

Re-Inspection Reports

IMPORTANT: Reinspection of a property following the expiry of a report is approached by our team as a 'new' inspection. It is imperative that we are as thorough and dilligent with our analysis of the property as we were on the first visit as there are many issues which may have arisen since that initial inspection. We do not 'sign off' on an old report, rather your solicitor and prospective purchaser should be assured that this job has been given the same attention by both our administrators and the inspector as the case would be if we had never been to the property previously. Our company stands by this report for a further 275 days. The only cost we do not incur is the purchase of a new building file. You should also note it will be the cost of THIS report that is reimbursed to you on settlement.


Re-Inspect Report (includng EER) $875
Re-Inspect Report (NO EER Required) $775
  • Full reinspection of a property and a complete suite of Building, Compliance, Pest and EER Reports (where required)  reissued in 48 hours
  • These packages are only for an expired report where a client that has previously had the property inspected by Residential Reports.
  •  A full Building File is required in order to undertake this work. Please confirm that we have an electronic copy on file

Buyers Reports for ACT & NSW

Building & Maintenance Inspection $520
Building, Maintenance & Pest Inspection $800
  • These reports are designed for prospective purchasers who require independent Building, Maintenance and Pest Reports - released in 24 hours

Building Report

A comprehensive investigation of your property which may include comments on: brick work, roofing/roof space, eaves & fascia, sub-floor space, internal rooms, ceiling fittings, wall linings, tiling and flooring, shower recess etc. The maintenance inspection covers non-structural building aspects of the property where we assess significant general maintenance issues.

Compliance Report

To complete your compliance report (with your authority) we obtain the building files relating to your property from the Department of Environment & Sustainable Development. The file includes a survey certificate, building plans and a certificate of occupancy. House and land improvements are compared to ensure all aspects of the property comply with the approved plans.

Energy Efficiency Rating

In the ACT all homes that are on the market for sale must have a valid Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) Report. This documentation gives an overview of the design elements of the property that relate to energy efficiency. The inspection will include a review of: orientation, insulation, air leakage, design features, floor type, glazing, common walls etc.

Timber Pest Report

This report is particularly important as a building can be affected by any one of several wood destroying pests. Of particular concern are termites (commonly called "white ants") which can render a house structurally unsound.