What is your new house hiding from you?
Before you buy a new house have an inspection done.

All-round building inspections, also known as pre-purchase inspections or building surveys, are comprehensive assessments of a property's condition. These inspections are crucial for both buyers and sellers, providing detailed insights into the property's structural integrity, potential issues, and necessary repairs. For buyers, they offer a chance to make informed decisions and potentially negotiate based on identified problems. For sellers, they can help identify and address potential issues before listing, potentially increasing the property's value and facilitating a smoother sale.

The role of the independent building inspector is to provide common sense, factual answers regarding the actual physical condition of the property. Using his training, extensive knowledge and experience, the Independent building inspector will document all significant observable defects, assess and explain the significance of each defect and, where practical, provide an informed estimate as to the cost of repair.
In South Africa it is a fact that most people still pay more attention to the condition of a second hand motor vehicle than to the condition of a property they are interested in buying. Thats pretty weird when one considers the amount of money it takes to build, buy or maintain a property in South Africa