InstantForum.NET v4.1.3Discussion Forums/TPModerator@tradingpost.com.auFri, 12 Mar 2010 13:47:37 GMT20/Topic1353-89-1.aspxHi,<br><br>I bought my first home 2 yrs ago...so know your dilema!<br><br>I looked at things like:<br>- fences : are they falling apart? or needing repairs.<br>- walls, check the corners and ceilings check for cracks and repair jobs. I lived in a rental who's ceiling were falling -they dropped 10cm before someone came to repair. <br>- check the bathroom/shower, is it visibly mouldy - perhaps there is a leak behind the wall (one house I looked at had a mouldy shower - it ended up having termites behind it in the hardwood!).<br>- is there grout in all the right places.<br>- check the water pressure - and taps. <br>- Check door locks and windows.<br>- look for trees that might cause problems down the track. <br>- does the house have enough power sockets for your needs.<br>- is the kitchen modern enough - room for your appliances - do the fitted appliances work - ie check oven heats up. <br>- is there a barrier around the home for pest control?<br>- do the add on (ie patios/garages) have full council approval?<br><br>hope this helps..<br><br>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:41:13 GMTbonsaigal08/Topic1353-89-1.aspxI’m aiming to buy my first house by the end of the year, building a house seems like to much hard work for me so was after advice on what to look for when purchasing a pre-lived in home. <br><br>Anytother advice on what I should consider would also be appreciated.<br><br>Thanks<br>EM<br>Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:55:01 GMTexitmusic