2011 Spring Offer

Spring Offers—Home Buyers (Canberra)

The following 4 services are designed for Buyers in the ACT who need their own independent advice (second opinion)

Option Service Price (incl GST)
1. Independent assessment report

Inspect 5 key areas

  • drainage
  • safety
  • structural
  • termite
  • water/moisture

Onsite inspection: 1 to 1.5 hours

Onsite meeting or phone call to discuss results

Written report on five key areas

Written timber pest report

$450.00

(normally $550.00=$100.00 saving)

2. Platinum PLUS building & timber pest report

Inspect 5 key areas:

  • drainage
  • safety
  • structural
  • termite
  • water/moisture

Inspect maintenance items

  • doors (operation and condition)
  • fences (condition)
  • floor covering (condition)
  • paint finishes (condition)
  • paths/driveways (condition)
  • windows (operation and condition)

Inspect fixed electrical items

  • automatic roller doors
  • ceiling fans
  • dishwashers
  • ducted vacuum
  • exhaust fans
  • heating and cooling units
  • hot water units
  • lights
  • power points
  • stoves, ovens, hotplates, range hoods

Onsite inspection: 2.5 to 3 hours

Onsite meeting or phone call to discuss results

Written building and timber pest report addressing all items listed above.

$658.00

(normally $758.00=$100.00 saving)

3. On-site consultation

Options:

  • Review seller’s entire report
  • Review specific items in seller’s report
  • On-site consultation to discuss any aspect of the property

Written report of findings if requested

$150.00 per hour
(minimum charge of 1 hour)

(normally $170.00 per hour
=$20.00 per hr saving)

4. Independent review of compliance report and/or energy rating report—for buyers

 

ORDER BOTH REPORTS AND RECEIVE A FURTHER 10% DISCOUNT

Review one or both reports

Onsite inspection: 1 to 1.5 hours

Written report of findings

Compliance

$220.00 plus cost of government plans if not provided

(normally $250.00=$20.00 saving)

Energy rating

$250.00 if plans provided

(normally $299.00=$49.00 saving)

$395 if plans not provided

Spring Offers—For Unit/Apartment Buyers (Canberra and Queanbeyan)

This service is designed for buyers of units/apartments in Canberra & Queanbeyan who need their own independent advice and report. It is buyer beware on units.

Option Service Price (incl GST)
Platinum building report

Inspect

  • Internal areas of the whole unit
  • Bathrooms & shower area
  • balconies
  • decks (relating to the unit)
  • external and internal walls
  • common areas will be visually inspected and reported based on a general assessment of the common areas within 30m of the unit and not the entire complex. This is not a comprehensive review of all common areas at the complex and we recommed a strata report.

Inspect fixed electrical items

  • automatic roller doors
  • ceiling fans
  • dishwashers
  • ducted vacuum
  • exhaust fans
  • heating and cooling units
  • hot water units
  • lights
  • power points
  • stoves, ovens, hotplates, range hoods

Onsite inspection: 1 to 1.5 hours

Phone call to discuss results

Written report of findings

$295.00
(normally $475.00=$180.00 saving)

Platinum building and timber pest report

Inspect

  • Internal areas of the whole unit
  • Bathrooms & shower area
  • balconies
  • decks (relating to the unit)
  • external and internal walls
  • common areas will be reported on the basis of a general review of the common areas in the immediate vicinity of the unit
  • termites

Inspect fixed electrical items

  • automatic roller doors
  • ceiling fans
  • dishwashers
  • ducted vacuum
  • exhaust fans
  • heating and cooling units
  • hot water units
  • lights
  • power points
  • stoves, ovens, hotplates, range hoods

Onsite inspection: 1.5 to 2 hours

Phone call to discuss results

Written report of findings

$598.00
(normally $715=$117.00 saving)

Spring Offers—Discounts for NSW Buyers

Option Service Price (incl GST)

Building and timber pest inspections:

  • premium* or
  • platinum*

*see comparison chart below for what is included in each type of inspection

 

Onsite inspection: 2 to 2.5 hours

Phone call to discuss results

Written report of findings

 

Premium

$100.00 off our current pricing (price will depend on location of inspection)

Platinum

$100.00 off our current pricing (price will depend on location of inspection)

 

Components of our building inspection * Building inspection—premium Building inspection—platinum
Structures—house Yes Yes
External finishes Yes Yes
Retaining walls & fences Yes Yes
Driveways & paths Yes Yes
External structures (e.g. pergolas, decks, sheds) Yes Yes
Internal finishes Yes Yes
Roof void Yes Yes
Roof area Yes Yes
Doors & windows Yes Yes
Subfloor Area Yes Yes
Visible plumbing fittings & fixtures Yes Yes
Drainage & wet areas Yes Yes
Smoke alarms Yes Yes
Electrical appliances (e.g. dishwashers, oven, hot plates) No Yes
Power points No Yes
Air conditioners No Yes
Automatic roller doors No Yes
Heating (not including fireplaces) No Yes
Exhaust fans No Yes
Hot water units No Yes
Ceiling fans No Yes
Ducted vacuum systems No Yes

*The inspection of electrical equipment is not carried out by an electrician. These units are inspected purely to determine if they are working at the time of the inspection.

Community and environment commitment

We support and give back to the community in which we work.
Each month we donate $200 to a different charity, chosen by a staff member. We also participate in environment and fundraising activities.
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Client Testimonial

Thanks very much for such a thorough report. Looks like the property is a disaster zone and we wouldn’t have known. Will be avoiding that auction. You saved us probably over $100K.! Money well spent.
Ben Strong

Sample reports and ACT sellers reports online

To view a range of our sample reports.

Some of our ACT sellers reports may be available from our website for viewing by potential buyers.

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1/22 Sandover Circuit, Amaroo, ACT
Real Estate Agent: Independent Property Group Canberra City - Mark Larmer ph: 0403 215 246