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The ACT Sellers Package includes the Building Report, Pest Report, Compliance Report and Energy Efficiency Report (EER). These four Reports are required to list your property for sale in the ACT.

Upon completion, the Property Report will be sent electronically to yourself, your Real Estate Agent and your Solicitor.

Timeframe: You will receive the full Property Report the following business day provided that the Building File has been received from Access Canberra

*Payment required the earlier of property settlement or 180 days from the invoice date. Total report cost $1,190

This express package saves you time by fast tracking the Building File application through Access Canberra. The Building File will be received within 24 hours of the application submission instead of the standard 4-5 business days.

The ACT Express Sellers Package includes the Building Report, Pest Report, Compliance Report and Energy Efficiency Report (EER). These four Reports are required to list your property for sale in the ACT.

Upon completion, the Property Report will be sent electronically to yourself, your Real Estate Agent and your Solicitor. The additional $215 express conveyancing file fee will not be reimbursed by the purchaser.

Timeframe: The process from initial booking through to you attaining the Property Report takes 2 days on average.

Energy rating assessments are prepared using a detailed computer-based modeling package, FirstRate 4.0, which is based on ACT climatic conditions. Once the data has been collected from our on-site visit we enter the data in the software to produce a star rating from 0 Stars through to 6.0 Stars.

The information collected from our on-site visit includes:

• Orientation of windows
• Insulation type and R value in walls and ceilings
• Air leakage of windows and doors, eg, weather strips on external doors
• Design features
• Floor type
• Zoning
• Glazing type and size
• Thermal mass
• Width and height of eaves over windows
• Cross ventilation
• Common walls

What is the value of a star?

The following table has been provided by Access Canberra: (please note that it is a guide only). For a 150m² home, combined annual heating and cooling cost is estimated as follows: Star rating vs estimated cost

• 0 Stars = $1,350
• 1 Stars = $1,090
• 2 Stars = $800
• 3 Stars = $640
• 4 Stars = $510
• 5 Stars = $400
• 6 Stars = $310

These estimates are based on the following assumptions:

• Winter - gas central heating is set to 21oC for 3hrs in the morning and 6hrs in the evening
• Summer - air conditioning is set to 25oC throughout the house
• Occupants will adjust their blinds and curtains to minimise energy use; and windows and doors are shut during heating and cooling.

Navigating building approval processes and rules can be challenging and time consuming. Our building certification services will ensure that this experience is as easy and hassle-free as possible.

Building certification is the end-to-end process of ensuring a building or building plans adhere to relevant legislation and the Building Code of Australia.

Our accredited certifiers have the responsibility of issuing certifications, which determine whether your development meets strict legislative requirements.

A Building Report is a visual inspection of the condition of all accessible areas within and around a building, with the results presented in an easy to read comprehensive written building inspection report.

As part of our building inspection we will assess the:

• Interior of the building
• Roof space
• Exterior of the building
• Sub-floor space
• Roof exterior
• Surrounding property within 30m of the building

A Pest Report will indicate if there has been past or current pest infestation on the property. The report will also indicate if the house is prone to a Termite attack by noting items that are conducive to a Termite attack.

Termites are the major structural timber destroying pest in Australia. Evidence has shown that termite infestations do more damage each year to homes than storms, fires and floods combined. No property is safe from a termite attack, old or new!

Timeframe:The Building and Pest Report will be released in 24 hours, provided that payment has been received.

A NSW Building Inspection report is a visual inspection of the condition of all accessible areas within and around a building, with the results presented in a comprehensive written building inspection report. All Building Inspection reports comply fully with Australian Standard AS 4349.1. 2007.

As part of our building inspection we will assess the:

• Interior of the building
• Roof space
• Exterior of the building
• Sub-floor space
• Roof exterior
• Surrounding property within 30m of the building

Timeframe:The NSW Building Report will be released in 24 hours, provided that payment has been received.

A Pest Inspection Report will indicate if there has been past or current pest infestation on the property. The report will also indicate if the house if prone to a Termite attack by noting items that are conducive to a Termite attack.

Termites are the major structural timber destroying pest in Australia. Evidence has shown that termite infestations do more damage each year to homes than storms, fires and floods combined. No property is safe from a Termite attack, old or new!

For this report we obtain the building file from the NSW Council Chambers (with the owner’s authority). We view the available files at the Council Chambers.

The file includes the building plans that have been submitted and the final certificate of occupancy.

With this information, we conduct an assessment to determine if all building work at the property has been approved.

There are many risks involved with buying a rural property. ACT Property Inspections is well known for our experience with rural properties and we are trusted by many home owners. Travel costs are included within 45 minutes of Canberra CBD.

The Rural Building and Pest Report is a visual inspection of the condition of all accessible areas within and around a building. The results of the inspection are presented in an easy to read, comprehensive building report.

As part of our building inspection we will assess the:

• Interior of the building
• Roof space
• Exterior of the building
• Sub-floor space
• Roof exterior
• Surrounding property within 30m of the building

The Pre-Inspection Walk Though inspection is a great way for sellers to achieve the maximum sale price for their property.

We meet the seller at the property and verbally identify building defects which would appear in the final Property Report. We also provide the seller with tips regarding how best to fix these defects. This gives the seller an opportunity to have the best possible final property report giving buyers less items to negotiate their final price on. The purpose of this inspection is to identify building defects only and does not include a Pest Compliance or Energy Ratings.

A Handover Defect Report is a report for the purchaser of a newly constructed home and takes place prior to the purchaser taking possession of their new home.

As an independent party we work for the purchaser to identify any outstanding defects and/or incomplete finishes. A handover inspection and report will highlight in more detail minor defects and imperfections as well as general building defects, and poor workmanship.

This is an overall report where we are looking to ensure that the property is complete and ready for the new purchasers to move in.

Timeframe: The Handover Defect Report will be released in 24 hours, provided payment has been received.

Our experienced team of inspectors can identify and treat termites found in and around your property. Once the presence of termites is identified, chemical barriers and in-ground monitoring systems can be installed to treat termites and provide better protection for your property. Please contact us for an individualised quote.