Home Inspection Tips for Buyers in 2024

Home Inspection Tips for Perth Home Buyers in 2024

What to look for and expect when you are getting a home inspection on the home you are buying in 2024.

Tip one: Finance first!

One of our best tips for home buyers will always be to get your finance options sorted before you start looking to buy. Talk to a Mortgage broker and/or a bank and be sure to shop around to find the best deal for you. 

Tip two: Get a clear image of what you want

Before you start searching come up with a list of must-haves to help keep your search on track.

• Your non-negotiables i.e number of bedrooms and bathrooms
• Property features & local amenities for your lifestyle and family size.
• General floor plan and layout – these can’t be easily modified.

Tip three: Get in contact with a Settlement Agent

One last thing we recommend before you start looking is to engage with and choose a Settlement Agent as this will speed up the process.

We can recommend two amazing settlement Agents here in Perth to get you started.

• Oceania Settlements
• Jaranda Settlements
• Cockburn Conveyancing

Tip four: Don’t go with the cheapest inspector

While cheap is great, sometimes too cheap means the inspectors can’t spend the time they need to, to ensure they investigate every aspect of your home. 

We have affordable prices but can guarantee that you get a thorough inspection complete on your property.

Tip five: Do a final walkthrough

Once you have received your report and before keys are handed over you will be able to do a final walkthrough where equipped with the knowledge from the report you can really understand what you want to do with the property after the sale. 

If at this point you notice anything else or more is wrong with the property contact the inspector and your settlement agent to request a re-inspection.