At last, some sense in NSW
from http://www.rebonline.com.au/breaking-news/3005-vendors-to-foot-inspection-bill
It has always appeared to be ridiculous to me that 10 registered bidders at an auction have to go out and order & pay for 10 separate pest & building inspections. Yes, I know there were (are) issues around who the P&B company's insurance is supposed to cover etc.......but hopefully this will all get sorted.
from http://www.rebonline.com.au/breaking-news/3005-vendors-to-foot-inspection-bill
Vendors, rather than homebuyers, will soon be forced to pay for building and pest inspections. In a bid to streamline property buying, the NSW premier Kristina Keneally has given the new vendor legislation her seal of approval......
It has always appeared to be ridiculous to me that 10 registered bidders at an auction have to go out and order & pay for 10 separate pest & building inspections. Yes, I know there were (are) issues around who the P&B company's insurance is supposed to cover etc.......but hopefully this will all get sorted.