Should I be Worried ?

Discussion in 'Renovation & Home Improvement' started by GreenTea, 4th Dec, 2019.

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Should I ran away from this property?

Poll closed 11th Dec, 2019.

  1. Yes

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  1. GreenTea

    GreenTea Member

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    Looking at a property (built 2014) to buy, but from section 32 (VIC) the vendor did some work that is making me worried on the integrity of the building. Although the property is built in 2014 this work was done in 2017.

    From the info I have the work was:

    1-Gas fitting
    2-Water Supply
    3-Sanitary

    -rough in gas to ducted heater , 26L hot water and cooktop.
    -rough in and fit off cold/hot water to all fixture.
    -rough in sewer stack to upstairs fixture.


    Would the above work scare you away ? I appreciate any input.

    Thanks
     
    GreenTea, 4th Dec, 2019
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  2. willair

    willair Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    The gas and the rough in sewer part would,but a quick call to your local council would maybe balance the offer..imho..
     
    willair, 4th Dec, 2019
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  3. Stoffo

    Stoffo Well-Known Member

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    Sounds like the property was all electric when built.
    Someone prefered gas and had changes done

    No problem
     
    Stoffo, 5th Dec, 2019
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  4. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Was the works approved by the gas authority? Is the seller a licensed gas-fitter/plumber/drainer (check VCat licence).
     
    Scott No Mates, 5th Dec, 2019
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  5. Bargain Hunter

    Bargain Hunter Well-Known Member

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    Get the installation certificates for the services, provided the work was done by a licensed trades then there’s not issue.
     
    Bargain Hunter, 5th Dec, 2019
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  6. GreenTea

    GreenTea Member

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    Yes, I assume all work was done by an licensed builder. I’m relaying this information from the a certificate issued by Vic Building Authority and from an approved surveyor for the final inspection.

    All I have is what is in Section 32.
     
    GreenTea, 5th Dec, 2019
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