Ep.22 Property inspection hacks
This week, Michelle takes us through her property inspection tips and tricks, giving you time-saving hacks to zoom in on the right property for you, and freeing up your Saturdays to see, well, other properties.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:
The first step in your selection process, and why Google Maps can be your best friend;
Yellow roads, and why they’re important;
Public transport links, and when close can be too close;
What to look out for when next to a commercial property;
Using street view to get an idea of the property and surrounds before inspection;
History of sales for the property and warning signs;
Infrastructure plans that may affect the property;
The minimum width that Michelle looks at for a terrace house interior;
Bedrooms without windows;
Think about living in the property and simple things like the distance of the bathroom from the bedroom;
Outdoor vs indoor space;
Bringing a tape measure to judge your own furniture in the space;
Rising damp, and how to look out for it; And
How to assess storage space.
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SPEAKERS IN TODAY’S EPISODE
Michelle May - Sydney Buyers Agent
Marcus Roberts - Mortgage Broker
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