Residential property inspection
Residential is an adjective that expresses a relationship with homes, apartments, or any place where people live.
Residential property is property zoned specifically for living or dwelling for individuals or households; it may include standalone single-family dwellings to large, multi-unit apartment buildings.
A Property Inspection is a non-invasive, visual inspection of a building, carried out by a fully qualified professional trained and experienced in evaluating buildings and their components.
The inspection is designed to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about your potential purchase. You will be able to walk away from the inspection with a clear knowledge of what major issues are involved with your property, and which items will need maintenance in the short and longer term.
Visual Inspection on the property is done by appointment and all aspect of the property will be inspected and findings will be put in a report, the report will state any defects or concerns and accompany with a photo.
Why do you need a property inspection?
After the inspection by Ultimate Property inspection, you will have a much clearer understanding of the property you are about to purchase and will be able to make a confident buying decision. If you are a homeowner, a property inspection can identify problems early on and recommend preventative measures which might avoid costly future repairs
New Property Practitioners Act
Protection of consumer interests
Reference to: Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys a leading South African law firm with a reputation for integrity and excellence.
https://www.wylie.co.za/Articles/Read/1327/Property%20Practitioners%20Act%20to%20commence%20on%201%20February%202022
“One of the ways to achieve its object of being a consumer-focused piece of legislation, property practitioners are obliged to ensure a disclosure form is signed by all the parties to a sale or lease transaction (Mandatory Disclosure) which must be attached to the relevant agreement. If there is noncompliance, the agreement must be interpreted as if no defects or deficiencies in the property were disclosed. Furthermore, a property practitioner will not be entitled to accept a sale or lease mandate unless the owner of the property has furnished the signed Mandatory Disclosure. Consumers may hold a property practitioner liable if he or she fails to comply with these provisions.
While the Mandatory Disclosure does not constitute a warranty or guarantee of any kind, its rationale and rightly so, is that a prospective purchaser or lessee of a property may rely on such information when deciding whether and on what terms to purchase or lease the property.
Essentially the owner is requested to confirm whether he is aware of any defects relating to the roof, plumbing, electrics, sewer system, heating and air-conditioning, foundations and dampness, structural defects, encroachments, and whether renovations have been affected to the property, and if so, whether done with all relevant consents, permissions and permits.”
https://www.gov.za/documents/property-practitioners-act-22-2019-3-oct-2019-0000
What will be inspected and report on by Ultimate Property Inspections
A home inspector will look at the interior and exterior parts of home, then provide a written home inspection report with results and recommendations.
Areas of inspection by Ultimate Property inspections will include
Roof and Roof void
Shingles, vent caps, flashing, gutters, eaves, and fascia
HVAC System (heating ventilation and air conditioning)
Plumbing system
Laundry
Garage
Crawlspace
Kitchen
Electrical system
Outlets, circuit Breaker panel, smoke detectors
What will the report show?
The inspection report will give the homeowner or potential buyer a clear indication on defects and a cost prediction can made this could be used to see the real value of the property and the investment needed for repairs
A well-informed buyer can make a better investment choice on the property with the report in hand.
With any investment you research the potential risk and buying a home should not be different by obtaining a property inspection report you will have a clear understanding of the extra capital needed to get the property op to standard.
It is recommended to get a Certified Property inspector from a recognised training institute like InterNACHI.org or https://sahita.co.za
Ultimate Property Inspections are a certified inspection company
Heinrich Jansen Van Vuuren
NACHI member nr 21101803
