Inspection guide
Strata / Apartment Buyer Inspection
About this inspection
What it is and why it matters
An inspection of the visible and accessible areas inside a unit, including wet areas, fixtures, finishes and accessible balconies. Shared building areas normally require strata records or a separate specialist report.
Leaks, poor ventilation and defective renovations can be costly even when the wider building looks well maintained. A unit inspection helps separate private-lot issues from matters requiring strata investigation.
What inspectors usually check
- Internal walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows
- Bathrooms, kitchens, visible plumbing leaks and moisture
- Ventilation, mould indicators, fixtures and finishes
- Accessible balconies and private external areas
Common property, building-wide services and owners-corporation finances are generally outside the physical inspection. Review strata records and recent meeting minutes separately.
Typical cost
Average price
- Studio or 1 bedroom
- $370
- 2 bedroom apartment
- $400
- 3+ bedroom apartment
- $490
- Townhouse
- $525
Indicative Australian averages rounded from current InspectorFind listings. Common-property and strata-record reviews are generally separate.
Timing
Scheduling and demand
- When to schedule
- Before the cooling-off deadline or auction day.
- Typical arrival
- Usually within 24–48 hours.
- Demand
- High during metro auction campaigns.
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