Researching the property

When you’ve found the property you want to buy, it’s a good idea to get to know the neighbourhood before you make an offer.

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When you’ve found the property you want to buy, it’s important to find out as much as possible before you make an offer.

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When you’ve found the property you want to buy, it’s important to read the official documents about the property before you make an offer.

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If the home you want to buy was built between the late 1980s and mid-2000s, there is a risk that it may be a leaky building. We use the term ‘leaky building’ because the problem is also found in apartments. These buildings can be very expensive to fix, so it’s important to get as much information as you can before you buy it.

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If the property you want to purchase has been built with materials that are known to be problematic, we recommend you get a property inspection report to check for any issues.

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When you’ve found the property you want to buy, it’s important to find out as much as possible about potential hazards before you make an offer.

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Methamphetamine, meth or P is a powerful and addictive illegal drug. Your health may be affected if you live in a property where it has been produced or smoked in large quantities. In situations like this it’s a good idea to check out any possible contamination before making an offer.

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