Hi all,
I have just purchased my first property (ever). I am also new to Australia and rather unfamiliar with many things
The property I bought is currently being lived in by the owners. They will move out before settlement.
I will be doing pre-settlement inspection in a month or so. I know what this inspection is about, but I am unclear about what to expect when it comes to utilities.
In my mental model, when the current owners move out, the house will have:
- no power
- no gas
- no water
- no phone.
BUT after reading the many posts in this forum, which says one should bring a gadget to test the power outlets during pre-settlement inspection, I am beginning to think I am mistaken.
Could someone kindly explain to me how utilities work? Will they remain "on" even after the owners have moved out?
Should I find there is no power or gas or water or dial tone is that a problem?
Thanks a lot!
Legionarie
I have just purchased my first property (ever). I am also new to Australia and rather unfamiliar with many things
The property I bought is currently being lived in by the owners. They will move out before settlement.
I will be doing pre-settlement inspection in a month or so. I know what this inspection is about, but I am unclear about what to expect when it comes to utilities.
In my mental model, when the current owners move out, the house will have:
- no power
- no gas
- no water
- no phone.
BUT after reading the many posts in this forum, which says one should bring a gadget to test the power outlets during pre-settlement inspection, I am beginning to think I am mistaken.
Could someone kindly explain to me how utilities work? Will they remain "on" even after the owners have moved out?
Should I find there is no power or gas or water or dial tone is that a problem?
Thanks a lot!
Legionarie