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3. Electrical wiring and smoke alarms

Faulty electrical wiring can make for a dangerous situation that could increase the risk of

electrocution or fire. Not having enough smoke alarms installed increases the likelihood of injury

or death in the event of a fire, so invest in a building inspection to avoid serious injury related to

electrical wiring issues or fire.

4. Identifying unsafe areas of a home

If you’re buying a home for your family, you want to be sure the home is safe and ready for you

to live in. A pre-purchase building inspection will reveal any areas of the home that may be

deemed unsafe, in particular, the presence of asbestos and other dangerous materials, missing

or loose balustrades and cracks in walls. Uncovering such hazards gives you the opportunity to

decide if you are willing to take on the cost of making the home safe.

5. Evaluating sundry structures

The building itself is not the only part of a property that may need the keen eye of a building

inspector. Did you know sundry structures including sheds and patios also have to be examined?

Local council regulations (and they vary from shire to shire) often dictate where these structures

can be built, and purchasing a building that does not conform with these regulations can mean

tearing down a building which may have been one of the reasons you decided to purchase the

property in the first place. Opting out of a pre purchase building inspection may seem tempting

on the surface when you think you can save a few hundred dollars, but making sure the building

you are purchasing is safe, requires no expensive repairs and conforms with council regulations is

absolutely essential.

Inspecting could stop you making the biggest financial mistake of your life – it’s a very small

price to pay.

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Belle Property South Brisbane wishes you and your family a

very happy, safe & wonderful Christmas and a prosperous 2016.