Is this structural defect?

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  1. Jin and Juice

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    Screenshot_20191030-214536_Drive.jpg Screenshot_20191030-214541_Drive.jpg hey guys,I just bought an investment property and has got this report. How serious Is this defect and what's the best move for me? I was thinking just keep patching it up. Should I be worried that this will be an ongoing issue and gets worse?

    Ta
     
    Jin and Juice, 30th Oct, 2019
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  2. Joynz

    Joynz Well-Known Member

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    You have made the effort to get a building report, so now please follow the advice on the report to consult a structural engineer for an assessment.

    Then decide what to do.
     
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    Do you know any structural engineer in Melbourne?

    Thanks
     
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    Yes, I do.

    What suburb is the house in?
     
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    It looks like an extension to an original house that is moving away.... ?
     
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  6. The Y-man

    The Y-man Moderator Staff Member

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    I know this isn't going to help this purchase, but shouldn't you have done the report *before* you bought?

    The Y-man
     
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    Are you able to attach a better copy of the images? It's very difficult to determine what is happening.
     
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  8. Jin and Juice

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    Tarneit/Truganina. The house is 10ys, you reckon the warranty covers the defect?
     
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    Can't do. I spoke to the inspector and he's said it'd be a slab issue. Can I claim warranty for that you reckon?
     

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  10. Hetty

    Hetty Well-Known Member

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    Have you actually bought it? Or just put down the .25%?
     
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    Bought it
     
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  12. Hetty

    Hetty Well-Known Member

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    I’m with Y-Man on this, nuts to get the building report AFTER purchase. Good luck!
     
    Hetty, 2nd Nov, 2019
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