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I have just expereinced a similar problem.
We placed an offer on a property subject to structual pests etc etc.
Inspection found sagging ceilings in the lounge and hall.
The report stated the sagging ceilings were not a structual fault.
We questioned the report with building inspector and he checked with the relevant dept.
Found to be not a strucual fault because ceiling still serving its purpose – ie ceiling has to be falling down before it’s a structual fault. The owner is not obliged to fix due to no structual fault.
So try your luck and negotiate with owners on cost of repair.
We had it fixed after settlement.We still cant believe a ceiling almost falling on your head is deemed not a structual fault – CRAZY
We just had a offer accepted under the asking price. House was on market for 329000 to 359000 and we bought for 325000.
So you never know. We live in Perth too where the housing is still on the rise. It is what you think it is worth ?Jason
