{"id":2698,"date":"2014-04-23T22:29:20","date_gmt":"2014-04-23T12:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-371694-1179511.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=2222"},"modified":"2014-04-23T22:29:20","modified_gmt":"2014-04-23T12:29:20","slug":"make-sure-new-home-lemon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/financialplus.com.au\/make-sure-new-home-lemon\/","title":{"rendered":"Make sure your new home is not a lemon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Viewing a property that could become your new home can be an adrenalin charged experience \u2013 particularly in a market that\u2019s moving fast.<\/p>\n

In some areas it\u2019s not uncommon to find tens of other budding buyers viewing the same place and this can create real pressure when you find a place you want but to ensure that you really are buying your dream place, and not a lemon, you have to make sure that you check out the smaller details and not just look at the bigger picture.<\/p>\n

Step-by-step strategy One practical tactic for keeping your feet on the ground is to work with a checklist. We have one available on our website specifically designed for this and you can find this here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This will help ensure that you don\u2019t cut corners in your inspection and that all the boxes are ticked before getting down to the business of putting in an offer.<\/p>\n

As well as checking off the general state of repair of the inside of the house, this will also help remind you to check for problems with the exterior. The quality of the roof is often overlooked by over-excited buyers, for example, however this can be a costly oversight.
\nTake particular note of any missing or cracked roofing tiles as well as cracked brickwork, loose mortar and crumbling eves.<\/p>\n

Damp in a house can be catastrophic, so also look for the tell-tale signs on the interior. Water marks on wall paper can be an indicator that water has leaked in; musty smelling carpet can also be a giveaway.<\/p>\n

Make sure you look out for cracked ceilings and also walls that may have had cracks papered over.<\/p>\n

A thorough inspection is especially important as sellers may try and hide any imperfections, signs of damage or problems in the making.<\/p>\n

Just remember, you can help make sure that you don\u2019t get lumbered with a money pit by taking time to inspect a property thoroughly before you put in an offer.<\/p>\n

Even if your first inspection comes up trumps, go home, take time to reflect, and return to view the place afresh \u2013 you\u2019ll be surprised at what you didn\u2019t notice the first time around.<\/p>\n

Finally, if you have any doubt, use the services of a professional -the money that you spend might be worth it in the end if you have concerns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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