Heritage Building Inspections – An Essential Step for Property Buyers
“Try before you buy” is good advice but, unfortunately, not very practical when it comes to buying a property! However, since that purchase is likely to be the largest financial investment in their lifetime, most people welcome as much information and expert opinion as they can get before they commit. This is particularly important if you are purchasing a heritage building which may come with its own set of challenges and expectations.
The main thing to note is that a pre-purchase Building inspection is not an insurance against future issues that might arise. And neither is it intended to provide a cost estimate to fix any existing problems. However, it is the best way to eliminate any surprises and to be confident about your purchase.
Heritage buildings are our speciality
We specialise in heritage buildings and our knowledge and experience with the methods of building before 1950 and the issues that can arise is second to none. Can you, for instance, differentiate between a renovation and a restoration? And how is that likely to affect you as the new owner?
FBC will thoroughly examine the interior and exterior of the building (whether it is for domestic or business use, pre or post 1950) and provide you with a report that complies with the Australian Standard AS4349.1 for pre-purchase building inspections. We also provide expert witness statements, defect reports and much more.