overview.
The 12 things Dad checks at every open home. A plain walk-through of what to look at, from structural signs to leaks under the sink, so you spot the expensive problems before they become yours. Print this one and take it with you.
On with me is Dad — John Kefalianos. He's walked through more open homes than I can count as a developer, so I had him build the checklist he uses.
"Most of what goes wrong with a house is visible on the day, if you know where to look. The checklist is just remembering to look."
John Kefalianos
what you'll learn.
- The structural signs worth checking before anything else
- How to test water, hot water and appliances in two minutes
- What damp smells and stains are actually telling you
- Which problems are the vendor's to fix, and which become yours
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part of: the buying process guide.
What the Bank Won't Tell You About LMI
Lenders Mortgage Insurance — the fee you pay so the bank feels safe, not you. The 5% Deposit Scheme, who actually qualifies, and what nobody mentions about the trade-off.
chapters.
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links Nicola & John mentioned.
more on The buying process.
Same topic, different angle.