Building Inspection

I really wasn't sure how the building inspection would go, knowing that most of the house is more than 50 years old. The news was mostly very good. Quick run down of report:

• Structurally sound, has been restumped onto concrete stumps. Floor has slight undulation, the bloke thought that might be because the stumps were not exactly level when re-done. There are a couple of doors that are not square as a result.
• Roof has original concrete tiles, they have been re-sealed in recent years. Roof space is clear and has a good covering of insulation.
• Also relatively new colourbond guttering, needs clean out but in good condition.
• Fairly new hot water system.
• Ensuite bathroom has a leak around the shower. Immediate maintenance needed to seal around shower base where it meets the tiles. Longer term need to pull out shower and assess water damage to floor.
• No leaks of water in kitchen, good water pressure.
• Electricals have been upgraded, new switch, has circuit breaker and safety switch.
• Back deck handrailing needs replacing, there are a couple of holes in weatherboards (cut out) that need filling, otherwise the boards are in good shape. Broken tiles in entrance.

The thing he said at the end is that we're buying it in "as is" condition which means the vendor is not trying to hide anything or tart it up. What you see is what you get. With a good clean up and bits of maintenance here and there it will be good. More renos later on will make it lovely (not his words). Great outcome really, I was prepared to take advantage of the cooling off period to pull out of the deal if there were major structural issues with the house - that would have ended at 5pm today. Much relieved.