Selling a house in the ACT? Pre-sale building inspections are not obligatory everywhere in Australia, but in ACT, they are. This means that the burden of discovering structural defects, hidden damage or non-compliant work does not have to fall entirely on the buyer as it did traditionally.
To support transparency and a smoother selling process, make sure you arrange a mandatory building inspection before your ACT sale. Here’s why sellers choose Residential Reports for this purpose.
- Thorough Assessment of All Building Structures
During a sellers building inspection in ACT, our professional building inspectors will meticulously check the major structural components of the property, including the foundation, sub-floor, walls and roof, to identify major and minor structural defects.
- Focus on Safety Hazards
When you book an ACT pre‑sale building inspection and report with Residential Reports, expect a clear indication of any immediate safety risks, such as faulty balustrades, non-compliant electrical wiring or the presence of hazardous materials like asbestos. This confirms that the building is safe for new owners to live in.
- Qualified, Licensed Inspectors
Any company offering a mandatory inspection before an ACT sale must have inspectors who hold the appropriate professional licenses. Residential Reports is not only licensed and qualified but also insured.
- Comprehensive, Timely Report
ACT law requires a report after each pre-sale inspection. The final document that Residential Reports gives to you is easy to read, consists of supporting photographs and categorises defects, such as regular maintenance issues or those needing urgent attention. Our reports are delivered quickly, in time for your property listing or for negotiations to happen.
- No-Pay Packages
Residential Reports offers no-pay pre-sale building inspections for vendors in ACT so you do not have to worry about any added burdens during your sale. The cost of the report is paid for by the purchaser or withdrawn from the proceedings after the sale. Plus, there are no admin fees.
Get Proactive with a Residential Reports Sellers Inspection in the ACT
A pre-sale building inspection report can actually be a powerful marketing tool. Instead of waiting for a buyer’s inspection to uncover a problem that derails the sale, you as the seller will be able to:
- Address issues upfront
- Enhance negotiation power
- Streamline the sale
Comply easily with mandatory pre-sale inspection laws and book an ACT pre-sale building inspection and report with Residential Reports for speed, professionalism and peace of mind.