One of the most common questions buyers ask before settlement is:
“How do I make sure I’m receiving the property I agreed to buy?”
You’ve bought the property.
You’ve gone unconditional.
Settlement is approaching.
Now comes one final check.

What you’ll learn in episode 9 of PRE-Purchase; Ben Thompson and Shane Pope explain the purpose of a pre-settlement inspection, what buyers should be checking, and what to do if something isn’t working or has changed since the day you purchased the property.

Many buyers mistakenly think a pre-settlement inspection is another building inspection.

It’s not.

The purpose is to confirm the property is being delivered in substantially the same condition as when you agreed to buy it.

In This Episode

✅ What a pre-settlement inspection actually is
✅ Fixtures vs fittings explained
✅ What should still be working before settlement
✅ What happens if something breaks
✅ The role of your solicitor
✅ Settlement adjustments explained
✅ Why documentation matters
✅ How building inspections can help later
✅ Common pre-settlement issues buyers encounter

Need Help Navigating Settlement?

If you’re approaching settlement and would like personalised guidance around your property journey, the team at Empower Wealth offers a complimentary initial consultation.

👉 https://empowerwealth.com.au/request-free-consultation/

Got A Question?

If this episode raised a question about your own property journey, send it through and we’ll answer as many as possible in our upcoming PRE-Purchase Q&A episode.

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Timestamps

00:04 Introduction
00:24 What happens after you’ve purchased?
00:50 What is a pre-settlement inspection?
01:09 Fixtures and fittings explained
01:37 What should still be working?
01:54 What if something is broken?
02:12 Contact your solicitor immediately
02:32 Settlement adjustments explained
03:11 Practical uses for your inspection
03:29 What if the vendor disagrees?
03:58 Why evidence matters
04:15 Building inspections and documentation
04:40 What appliances should be checked?
05:11 Episode summary

Watch more P.R.E. Purchase

📍 New here? 👉 Start here: The First Home Buyer Guide | PRE-Purchase
Previous episode here 👉 What Happens When A Property Passes In At Auction? | PRE-Purchase Ep 8
Next episode here 👉 What Actually Happens On Settlement Day? | PRE-Purchase Ep 10

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