Home Inspection: What to Look for When Buying & Building a Home

August 1, 2019

Home Inspection Before You Buy

Home inspections are vital whether you’re planning to buy an established home or build your dream home in a masterplanned development such as North Harbour. The importance of house inspections before buying cannot be overstated in either case, as there are a multitude of home designs available from a variety of reputable builders and finding your dream home can take some time.

For those interested in a new build, a visit to the North Harbour Sales & Information Centre to view a selection of display homes is advisable. Whether you’re drawn to a house and land package, a custom build, or specific features like a double storey layout or a butler’s pantry for a growing family, North Harbour’s 33 home display village and its building inspectors are ready to guide you in selecting the ideal design and land plot.

Home Inspection During and After Your Build

Once you’ve completed your pre purchase inspections and selecting your plot and home design , the next step is the building process. It’s essential to discuss with your builder the scope of home inspection they provide, including any third-party inspections by a professional home inspector.

Home inspectors assess various features throughout their inspection phases, ensuring compliance with local, federal, and state building codes. They examine elements in the inspection checklist such as drainage and waste lines, water lines, plumbing, framing, and more, to confirm they meet the standards at each construction phase.

New construction home inspections are an opportunity to address issues proactively. Unlike with resale properties, where inspections happen after the fact, early inspections during construction allow for addressing and correcting problems before they become more significant.

Employing a skilled home inspector ensures you’re making an informed decision for your family and financial wellbeing, going beyond superficial appearances to understand the home’s true condition.

Find North Harbour

North Harbour’s Sales and Information Centre & Display Village is open seven days a week, 10am-5pm. Located on the corner of Buckley Road and Fraser Drive in Burpengary East, our 33 home Display Village is a great one-stop-shop for you to do a number of home inspections as it showcases brand new designs from 17 of Australia’s best builders including Bold Living, Burbank Homes Coral Homes, GJ Gardner Homes, Hallmark Homes, Homes by CMA, Integrale Homes, McLachlan Homes, Metricon Homes, OJ Pippin Homes, Oracle Platinum Homes, Orbit Homes, Pantha Homes, Stroud Homes, Stylemaster, Sunvista Homes and Valeco Homes.

North Harbour is the winner of the UDIA Award for Best Residential Subdivision in Queensland and is EnviroDevelopment Accredited. To find out more about our available land for sale please contact us and to keep up to date with the latest news and info, including our regular events, please sign up for our email updates and find us on Facebook and Instagram (@northharbourliving).

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