belle property lane cove

13 Maintaining & preparing your home for profit | Belle Property Lane Cove Brace yourself Now what may come back in a report may not be pretty. Please note that a building and pest inspection report and the photos that accompany it are a complete list of defects of the home, and are very different from the feature brochure that we will create as part of your marketing. Most people are shocked with the report and many misinterpret what has been noted. Remember that the report has been written by someone who only sees bricks and mortar, whereas you see the home you love. Don’t panic and remember that any prospective purchaser will be reading the same information. For example – the report may say: The home is 24 years old and ... is in need of new roof tiles. Roof tiles last approximately 25 years and need replacing on every home of that age. The point to remember here is that all homes at one time or another require maintenance, and that this is known as a capital improvement on the property. You would have to make a decision if you think that it is necessary to re-roof for sale. Listed below are some sample reports Example of a report on a home that was in good condition Building Style: Two-storey dwelling External Walls: Brick veneer, timber frame with texture-coated fibre cement sheets Roof Construction: The roof is of pitched and skillion construction Internal Walls: Plaster render Windows: Aluminum Footings: The building is constructed on concrete slab footings Estimated Age: Between 40 and 50 years old Roof System External • Gutters and Downpipes Downpipes appear to be in serviceable condition. Some downpipes appear to be missing. These should be installed. Leaves and debris are present in gutters. These should be cleared. Box gutters need to be monitored, water is ponding and re-alignment may be required.