Yes, it is important to get a building and pest inspection so that should any structural faults or defects be detected you are aware of these and you can terminate the contract if required or incorporate these defects into your price negotiation.

While a visual inspection might show up a range of defects to the eye, a detailed and thorough building and pest inspection covers a broad range of areas and will allow an experienced expert to comb the property and outline any issues to be aware of.

Building and pest inspectors are licenced and will provide a detailed report that can be shown to all parties involved in the potential sale as reference.