Further Investigations

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There are a number of matters on which our practice cannot advise you and therefore we recommend that you make your own enquiries in relation to the following: -

Investigations

Purchaser must satisfy themselves that what they are getting is what they are purchasing. Hence, the saying Caveat Emptor ("buyer beware"). We therefore recommend you satisfy yourself that everything is in order, particularly in regard to electrical, plumbing and building requirements. If you have any doubts, you should retain the services of an expert. The Royal Australian Institute of Architects provide a home inspection service at a modest fee (please consult your Yellow Pages under Building Inspection Services or Architects). It is also advisable to have a pest inspection report done.

Survey of the Land

It is important for you to establish that the actual measurements of the property are the same as those measurements specified in the title plan. This is important because you whilst you are paying full value for the land as represented to you by the vendor in the title plan, you may actually be obtaining less in terms of the physical dimensions of the property.

Please note that our examination of the title does not enable us to assist you in this regard.

Further note that most Contracts of Sale provides that in the event that the actual measurements of the property are not the same as those specified in the title plan, you are unable to make a claim against the Vendor.

Easements and Covenants

It is desirable to check for the existence of any easements not shown on the title. These may be disclosed by, for example, the presence of a defined path or track, a drain through or over the property, overhanging eaves or spouting on any adjoining building, a wall shared in common with an adjoining building, a gate or opening in a boundary fence, or windows or other openings in a wall of an adjoining building on or near the property boundary.

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