Auctions offer the opportunity to buy a house at a very reasonable price, but they also come with a high level of risk due to their nature and the rush they put bidders in. Without prior knowledge of the property, you might not know what limits you wish to stay in and end up bidding too high for a property with expensive flaws. Before bidding at an auction, it’s essential to have a detailed report of the property so you know exactly the value you (should be) comfortable paying.
Kingview’s pre-auction inspections provide you with this knowledge directly, so you never need to bid more on a property than it’s worth. Our inspections are thorough, in-depth and unbiased. We document any flaws, including major structural concerns and minor damages so you have a solid understanding of how much repairs may cost.
Our inspections are conducted following the Australian Standards 3440.1. This means all the report findings are aligned to expectations of a safe and comfortable living environment. Kingview understands the risk and concerns that come with auctions, as well as the need to know a property before you make a purchasing decision.
To prepare you for the rush and spontaneity of the auction, we inspect the below areas and provide photographs within the detailed report for you to refer to instantly.
When an auction home is staged and looking appealing, the roof blends into the background and is often neglected, but it can host expensive defects and damages that must be inspected to know the right value of an auction home. Our inspectors assess the interior cavity of the roof for insulation, framing and sarking problems, and the exterior of the roof for issues regarding tiles, gutters, downpipes, eaves, vents, and flues to identify any defects or damage.
Pre-auction inspection covers the floors of the house, including underneath and problem areas. In particular, our inspectors will search for framing problems, assess stumps, posts and ventilation and ensure no presence of surface water, rising damp, blocked vents or dry rot.
Our pre-auction inspection covers all of the internal rooms in the house, including the kitchen, living rooms, bathrooms, ensuites, bedrooms and hallways. Within these rooms, we hone in on the features like doors, windows, stairs, wardrobes, carpets and tiles, and storage spaces, because minor and major defects are common in these spots.
Outdoor spaces vary the most from one property to another but rest assured, we cover all the outdoor features on a property to assess for defects or damage before the stress of auction day. This might include patios, pergolas, shades, exterior stairs, garages and sheds, driveways, fences and paths. Then we turn our focus toward the technical aspects like walls, doors, windows, water systems and drainage, to ensure you’re not hit with any surprises down the road.






