Pre-Purchase Energy Inspection
You wouldn’t buy a home without checking for structural defects, but what about understanding its energy performance? It would give you crucial insights about temperature comfort, running costs and upgrade opportunities .
Our Pre-Purchase Home Energy Inspection is designed to reveal this essential information with a fast turnaround, so you can make confident decisions and avoid costly surprises. It could also let you finance future improvements within your mortgage at competitive rates, potentially saving you thousands!
What Is a Pre-Purchase Energy Inspection?
Tailored for prospective home buyers, this service is about collecting essential energy performance data about a property and reporting the findings as quickly and conveniently as possible.
Our qualified Home Energy Assessor will examine visible features of the property such as:
Building shell – roof, walls, windows and floors;
Window and floor coverings;
All fixed appliances – air-conditioning, hot water system, heating systems, kitchen appliances, solar and batteries, etc;
Potential leaks, draughts or thermal bridges using a thermal camera.
This takes about 30 minutes and can be completed at the same time as an open-home inspection or a Building & Pest inspection.
A Pre-Purchase Energy Inspection includes:
An indication of how cold or hot the home might get throughout the year;
An estimate of ongoing energy bills;
A prioritised list of upgrade opportunities with estimates of costs and payback period / return on investment;
An estimate of potential upcoming maintenance expenses.
Why Get a Pre-Purchase Energy Inspection?
Make An Informed Decision
Outside of the ACT, sellers in Australia are not required to disclose their property’s energy performance. However, it is a crucial factor when choosing a new home.
You don’t want to discover after moving in that your home is difficult to cool and gets very hot in summer. An inefficient property could also add up to $3,000 annually to your energy bills. Avoid costly surprises and accurately budget for future expenses!
Save Money
Armed with this knowledge, you can negotiate confidently with the seller and save thousands on the purchase price.
Our cost estimates also allow you to plan for upgrades by including them in your home loan, a potentially more cost-effective way to finance renovations. For example, financing a $20,000 upgrade through your mortgage could save you up to $2,000 compared to using a personal loan later.
Get Expert And Independent Information
Our expert is a certified Home Energy and Sustainability Assessor, ensuring you receive reliable, unbiased advice you can trust.
Additionally, our expert will be available by phone after the inspection to discuss findings and provide any clarification as required.
