Should you have a building inspection carried out before or after bidding?

People often wonder not only when a building inspection is best performed, but also whether it's truly necessary. It's sometimes thought, for example, that it's unnecessary for a newly built or relatively new home. Nothing could be further from the truth. Having a building inspection performed is always important. Even new-build homes, for example, can contain defects that weren't noticed during construction. If we perform a building inspection for you, we'll prepare a comprehensive building report , giving you complete insight into the property's condition.

Ideally, it's always better to have a building inspection performed before making an offer on a property. The property may have defects that aren't immediately apparent. These defects can, however, result in high costs, which might prompt you to lower your offer or even abandon it altogether. After a technical inspection, you'll know exactly what condition the property is in and can adjust your offer accordingly.

In some cases, the negotiation phase is short, while in other situations, it can take quite a while. It's possible to have a building inspection carried out during the negotiation phase. In this case, the inspection and the negotiations take place within the same period. This situation is possible, but not ideal. This is mainly due to the fact that there are often multiple bidders present during the negotiation phase. Therefore, you don't yet know for sure whether you can buy the house.

The housing market is tight, meaning you sometimes have to make a quick decision when buying a home. This means a building inspection may only be available after you've signed the purchase contract. In such cases, it's advisable to include the building inspection in your resolutive conditions. If any bothersome, expensive defects come to light, you still have the right to cancel the purchase.

When purchasing a home, it's always advisable to have a building inspection performed. Even if the house looks perfect and is relatively new, it may still contain defects that can lead to high costs. Prevent this by having a building inspection performed. We're happy to do this for you. You can schedule an appointment with us right away. Would you like to know more first? Feel free to contact us. We're happy to provide you with information and advice.

The cost of a building inspection (up to 250 m²) is only €489 including VAT. We'll conduct a comprehensive building inspection and you'll receive a building report. Do you have any questions? We're happy to help and can schedule an appointment with an expert inspector right away if you wish!