Pre-Purchase Inspection “The electricals need upgrading” Para Vista

June 16, 2026

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Pre-Purchase Inspection “The electricals need upgrading” Para Vista

From a recommendation from a mortgage broker and conveyancer.What we found2 bedroom unit and the electrical box had not been upgraded to a Clipsal safety switch and was still the old manual fuse that needed rewiring when it burned out.

Why were we called?

From a recommendation from a mortgage broker and conveyancer.

What we found

2 bedroom unit and the electrical box had not been upgraded to a Clipsal safety switch and was still the old manual fuse that needed rewiring when it burned out.

What we Suggested

Recommended replacement and upgrade of electricals.

The Outcome:

The purchase price was discounted by $5000.00. I haven’t seen one of these fuse boxes since the early 90’s. Nearly all have been converted.

Overpriced and overvalued Pooraka Prepurchase

Reason for engagement: The purchaser wanted to be sure that what she was buying stacked up

What I found. The garage door did not open and close as intended. The entire electricals needed a advanced inspection. The rangehood did not work

Suggested remedy. The garage door opener needed replacement, a new rangehood was required, and the pergola was needing replacement along with the air conditioning unit.

Outcome: The real estate agent did not want me on anymore inspections because I went over and above of a standard building inspection, but he could not prove that my any of my finding were wrong. The purchaser was

Able to negotiate 10K off the purchase price and this annoyed the agent who was trying to use undue influence over my client.

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