POST-CONSTRUCTION
PRE-SETTLEMENT INSPECTIONS
A lot of people are buying units and apartments off-the-plan now. It makes sense: you get a deposit bond which costs around a couple of hundred dollars, and you don't pay anything extra until settlement. But there are dangers buying a place which hasn't even been built yet; sure the display unit looks fantastic, but that's no guarantee that your unit will be the same quality. Pre-settlement defects inspections provide you with the opportunity to view your apartment and to identify any issues needing resolution. At the completion of your inspection you will be provided with a record of the matters raised including referenced photographs which you can use to either negotiate or as a checklist to be fixed prior to settlement. So, if you can't attend yourself or would like someone with experience in the industry, I can help you with the inspections.
One Central Park Broadway,
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4 Wentworth Road,
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DEFECTS MANAGEMENT
After all the majority of construction works are done enough to certify Practical Completion (and receiving an Occupation Certificate), there will always be 'minor' defects in the end - whether it be a missing architrave, unpainted top of doors to bathrooms or even defective installation of finishes which only show up days or weeks after you've moved in. However, you're within your rights to get those works fixed as long as you raise it during the 'Defects Period' written in the contract. This 'period' can either be 3, 6 or even 12 months depending on which and how the contract was agreed to. However, it is always advisable that a Defects Inspection be undertaken before taking handover of the site as that minimises the 'finger-pointing' later when defective works are raised as the builder may cite that it was caused by the occupants.
So once you know when the handover of the property will occur, make sure you inspect the property, note down what defects there are and document as both agreed on site. With my construction and property knowledge, I can help you with so that there are no misinterpretations.
So once you know when the handover of the property will occur, make sure you inspect the property, note down what defects there are and document as both agreed on site. With my construction and property knowledge, I can help you with so that there are no misinterpretations.