Buying an ex-rental in Tarneit: what deferred maintenance looks like
Many Tarneit resales were investor-owned. Here is what our pre-purchase inspectors find in ex-rentals and what it costs to fix.
In short: Ex-rentals show sealant failure, drainage neglect, worn wet areas and small leaks left for years. Budget for maintenance items on top of the price and check the switchboard age.
The pattern
Wet area silicone gone, grout cracked, shower screen seals split, gutters full, downpipes disconnected, garden beds built up against the slab.
What it costs
Most are small, but together they add up. A shower reseal, gutter clean and drainage fix can run to a few thousand dollars.
The bigger risks
Slow shower leaks into the wall, slab movement from years of poor drainage, and roof space damage from a leaking flashing.
Use the report
Ask the vendor to fix, negotiate the price, or budget for it. The report gives you the list.
Written by the Owner Inspections team from inspections carried out in Tarneit. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
