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Do you have your loan approved?
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Will you enjoy living in the neighbourhood?
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Is the house sound?
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Is it in an area likely to hold resale value or benefit from capital growth?
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Are there any long-term costs or issues such as body corporate fees, jointly owned driveways?
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Is it Torrens Title, Company Title, Strata Title, or some other? Ask your solicitor to advise on the Title.
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Does the entire house, including alterations, have the required Council permits?
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Is it insulated?
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Have you asked your local council about planning issues like the possibility of any big developments planned or construction of new roads nearby?
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If big changes are needed to make the property comfortable, then it's a good idea to know the costs before you make an offer
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Is the house and land suitable for your stage in life - are there too many stairs, is the garden too steep?
Then think about the detail:
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Does the house have enough bedrooms?
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Are there enough bathrooms?
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Will you have good access to the facilities you need such as schools, doctor, medical centres and shops?
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Will you have problems with traffic or noise?
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Is it safe for your family, eg children, the elderly or disabled?
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Check under the house - is it dry?
