Home Buyer's Checklist

When considering whether to purchase a house or property, the following checklist may assist you during your decision making process. This checklist does not replace, nor form part of, our fixed price, comprehensive Pre-purchase House Inspection Report.

Please print and use this checklist, or download the Microsoft Word document.

For full details of our Pre-Purchase House Inspection Report and all other services offered, please contact Lesley on 0419 902 313. ArchiCentre Building Advisory Service is a Quality Assured  Building Inspection and Advisory Company.

Make your offer to purchase subject to, "a Pre-purchase Inspection Report by ArchiCentre Building Advisory Service to the satisfaction of the Purchaser".

Read all contract details and written conditions to satisfy yourself they are to your satisfaction before you sign. ArchiCentre Building Advisory Service can assist should you require.

 

1. Title Deed Particulars

Obtain from the Real Estate Agent a copy of the title deed and check for encumbrances.

Restrictive covenants

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Caveats

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Easements

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Concerns/Comments

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2. Planning Constraints

Contact the local authority for details of your block and surrounding area and check constraints.

Zoning of lot

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Zoning of surrounding area

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Planned zoning changes

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Road widening proposals

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Planned developments

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Enhancement programmes

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Concerns/Comments

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3. Extensions and Alterations

Obtain from the Real Estate Agent details of all extensions and alterations to the property since originally constructed, together with a Disclosure Notice from the Vendors.

Obtain from the Real Estate Agent a copy of the Building Licence details, imposed conditions and approved drawings.

Check extensions and alterations as built comply with the approved drawings and council imposed conditions. ArchiCentre Building Advisory Service can verify extension and alterations comply should you require.

If the extensions and alterations were commenced after 1st February 1997 then a Home Indemnity Insurance Certificate is required from the Registered Builder or Owner/Builder.

If you intend extending or altering the house, or require the property to be used for business/commercial purposes, you can obtain basic advice from the local authority. More accurate and specific advice to suit your requirements can be provided by ArchiCentre Building Advisory Service.

Concerns/Comments

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4. Strata Titled Developments

Obtain from the Real Estate Agent design and strata details of the entire development.

Obtain from the Real Estate Agent a copy of the Building Licence details, together with imposed conditions and approved drawings.

Check development as built complies with the approved drawings and council imposed conditions. ArchiCentre Building Advisory Service can verify compliance should you require.

If the development was commenced after 1st February 1997 then a Home Indemnity Insurance Certificate is required from the Registered Builder or Owner/Builder.

Obtain from the Real Estate Agent a copy of the Strata Plan, Strata By-laws and Strata Insurance Policy/Cover, together with Disclosure Notices No 28 and 29.

Concerns/Comments

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5. Equipment

Check quality and serviceability of equipment and appliances. Also check service records and warranty agreements.

Cook top

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Oven

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Microwave

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Dishwasher

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Rangehood

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Central vacuum system

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Intercom/music system

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Security system

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Smoke alarms

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Air-conditioning system

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Automatic roller doors

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Swimming pool equipment

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Automatic reticulation

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Water bore

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Other

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Concerns/Comments

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6. Termite Control

Obtain from the Real Estate Agent method of termite control

Check in the meter box for history of termite infestation problems and eradication methods.

Concerns/Comments

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7. Local Authority Rates

Obtain from the Real Estate Agent rates payable

Rates

$_________________

 

Per Annum

Local Authority Telephone no.

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Concerns/Comments

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8. Water Corporation Rates

Obtain from the Real Estate Agent rates payable

Rates

$_________________

 

Per Annum

Water Corporation telephone no: 9420 2420

Concerns/Comments

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9. Energy Costs

Details of past energy bills can be obtained from Statutory Authorities by quoting the property account number.

Western Power telephone no: 13 13 53
Alinta Gas telephone no: 13 13 58

Details of most appliance operating costs are available from statutory authorities.

Hot water heating

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per annum

Air conditioning

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per annum

Electric heating

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per annum

Gas heating

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per annum

Oil heating

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per annum

Other

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per annum

Concerns/Comments

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10. Communication Facilities

Check connections:

Telephone

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Cable TV

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Other

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Check antenna provides acceptable audio-visual reception on all band lengths and widths.

Concerns/Comments

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11. Facility Locations

Kindergarten

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Primary school

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Senior school

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Shopping centre

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Local shops

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Church

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Doctor

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Dentist

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Hospital

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Health club

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Train station

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Bus stop

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Other

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Concerns/Comments

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12. Public Transport

Obtain a timetable and route map.

Transperth telephone no. 13 22 13

Westrail telephone no. 13 10 53

Walking distance to
closest bus stop

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Walking distance to
closest train station

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13. Notes and Actions

Concerns/Comments

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CONCLUSION

USE ARCHICENTRE BUILDING ADVISORY SERVICE TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT AND INCREASE THE RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT. IT WILL PROVE TO BE AN ESSENTIAL INVESTMENT.

Archicentre Building Advisory Service can assist you in all or any of the above events.

Your home is a major investment. Don't make a major mistake!

BENEFIT FROM OUR ADVICE.

CONTACT LESLEY ON 0419 902 313

Advice, Inspections and Designs by Barry Jones
Grad.Dip.Arch
Post Grad.Dip.Prop
Registered Builder


 

Email: ArchiCentre Building Advisory Service

ArchiCentre Building Advisory Service

PO Box 1054
Morley WA 6062
Mobile: 041 990 2313

 

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