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A building and pest inspection is a vital part of the property purchase process that you can, and should, have completed before or during the process of buying; again, depending on which state you're buying in. The report will list any signs of termite or pest infestation or damage, and will highlight any significant building defects or problems such as rising damp, movement in the walls (cracking), safety hazards, or a faulty roof.

The inspectors will check and inspect things like:

 the interior and exterior of the building

 the roof space

 the under‐floor space, if there is one

 the roof exterior

 the land on which the property has been constructed

 garages, sheds, drainage, retaining walls, fencing etc.

You can also ask for a particular item or part of the property to be inspected, such as visible signs of asbestos or operable smoke alarms.

Building and pest inspectors are an integral part of your buying process, so that you know what you're getting into. It's all about buying with your eyes wide open, and not getting any nasty shocks six months down the track. One last time — check their credentials before engaging them.