It’s definitely worth making your offer conditional on a building inspection—this gives you a chance to negotiate or even walk away if serious issues are found, rather than just relying on “major defect” wording. In many markets you can customise the clause wording (like “100% satisfied with the building inspection report”), but whether a vendor accepts it often depends on how competitive the market is and how motivated they are to sell. A thorough pre-purchase building inspection should cover the structure, roof, plumbing, electrical and potential safety issues, and asking the inspector about their experience and what’s included in the report helps you understand exactly what you’re signing up for. If minor defects are uncovered, sometimes sellers will negotiate fixes or price adjustments, especially if backed up by a detailed building and pest report, but in a hot market they’re less likely to agree to anything extensive.https://www.propertyinvesting.com/topic/read more/5046770-property-accounting-and-tax-differences-across-australian-states/