Buyers should aim to do the final inspection as close as possible to the settlement date or early on the settlement day if possible.
Here are a few things buyers should consider when they do the final inspection:
- Make sure that items listed as "inclusions" on the Contract are in fact still part of the property. For example: pool equipment, dishwasher, blinds, TV Antennae, light fittings, curtains etc. Check your Contract.
- Make sure there are no items left behind. Check cupboards, built in wardrobes, roof void, under the house, sheds etc.
- Make sure you get into the garage. Often, some Agents say they have forgotten the key to the garage only to find after settlement that there is a bed mattress or rubbish left in there. After settlement it is too late to get this removed by the Vendor.
- Make sure the Agent has all the keys. Keys to the garages, sheds, window locks, front door, back door, letterbox etc.
- Make sure all remotes have been left behind - For example, Air-conditioner remotes, garage doors, heaters, automatic blinds, TVs etc
- Make sure all rubbish has been removed. Don't forget to look in the roof cavity (through the manhole) and under the house.
- If the electricity is not on - just check the main box. The Vendor may have switched the power off at the main.
These are just a few general ideas and suggestions that you may wish to consider when you do a final inspection before settlement.
Comments by Dean Carver
Real Estate Lawyer - Carver Lawyers
Phone: (02) 9773 4550
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