Why a home inspection

18 August 2022

After the 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.

The property inspection can identify problems early on and recommend preventative measures which might avoid costly future repairs.

By knowing the condition of the property, you want to buy you would be able to calculate the necessary repairs needed and cost to do so and it reviles the true value of the property and it condition


Property Practitioners Act 2019

The long-awaited Property Practitioner Act 22 of 2019 (the “Act”) came into operation on the 1st of February 2022. The Act has brought significant changes to the property sector. Amongst others, the Act recognise the need for transformation within the property sector and the protection of consumers.

The estate agent must by law obtain a property condition report.
But do the seller or the estate agent have the technical background or training to identify the defect?

The estate agent or the seller would know that the roof is leaking but will not know the extent of is leak or that there could be a bigger problem at hand
By obtaining an independent property inspection report from a trained and qualified inspector like Ultimate Property inspections the document may unfold more potential problems that may course the leak or roof structure problems.

Agents will be accountable if they do not comply with the property practitioners Act

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