Checklists
Before You Buy: Property Due Diligence Checklist
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A property inspection reveals only part of what you are buying. Before making an offer or bidding at auction, consider whether you have investigated the following areas. Use these prompts to organise questions, rather than as confirmation that a property is suitable or a project is feasible.
Use these questions to organise your enquiries. Checking every box does not establish suitability or feasibility. Selections are temporary and are not saved.
Sources: Consumer Affairs Victoria — Due diligence checklist - for home and residential property buyers; Consumer Affairs Victoria — Buying property - checklist; Consumer Affairs Victoria — Seek expert advice on property
Before committing: Identify which answers are incomplete, who can verify them, and whether further investigation is needed before signing a contract.
For auction purchases, obtain appropriate advice and necessary inspections before bidding. The conditions and protections available in private sales and auctions differ.
For organising your enquiries, not certifying a property.