It's important or not house have a building certificate?

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  1. Klark Kent

    Klark Kent Member

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    I'm going to buy my first home, could anyone tell me what should I do if a house do not have building certificate ? It's ok or not ? Do I really need get the building certificate?
     
    Klark Kent, 13th Feb, 2016
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  2. Chilliblue

    Chilliblue Well-Known Member

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    Only if you want to sell or be covered by some insurers
     
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    Azazel Well-Known Member

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    No biggie ;)
    A house built in 1940, you could understand.
    A house build in 2016? Why wouldn't you get it?
     
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    Got it, building certificate always 7 years valid？I check lot of contract and only got one include building certificate...
     
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    Mostly never included with a contract for sale in NSW.
     
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    Given that a house is a BIG deal finance wise .. It continuously amazes me that the banks don't demand a building certificate at purchase .

    I just don't get why the banks don't care about the condition (and care) of their asset.
     
    moyjos, 14th Feb, 2016
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    Because the onus is on you
     
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    In the gol old days (when you had no choice but to rely on council for the DA&BA), when you completed works you had council undertake the final inspection and issue the 317AE.

    Why the reluctance to get a document which says that that certifying authority certifies that it has been completed?
     
    Scott No Mates, 14th Feb, 2016
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