Question 1

How is this different from a building inspection or conveyancer's check?

Accepted Answer

A building inspector assesses the physical condition of the property: structure, pests, defects. A conveyancer reviews the legal contract and handles title transfer. Our reports cover what neither of them does, which is the data underlying the property as an investment: zoning constraints, comparable sales, capital growth signals, development potential, planning overlays. Most clients order our report before they pay for a building inspection or engage a conveyancer.

Question 2

Do you give recommendations, or just present data?

Accepted Answer

Both. Every report includes a clear analytical conclusion, written in plain English: whether the property looks strong, has hidden risks, or doesn't stack up. We draw a careful line, though. We provide independent research and analysis, not personal investment advice. The final decision is always yours.

Question 3

What if I'm not happy with my report?

Accepted Answer

If our report doesn't address what you asked, email us and we'll revise it free of charge. If you're still not satisfied with your first order, we'll refund it in full. No forms, no friction. We can offer this because we put the time in upfront and rarely need to use it.

Question 4

How fast can you turn around a report?

Accepted Answer

Standard turnaround is 24 to 72 hours depending on the report you order. If you have an auction this weekend or another tight deadline, email us the address first and we'll tell you honestly whether we can fit it in.

Question 5

Where do you get your data?

Accepted Answer

Official sources only: the Victorian planning portal (Vicmap), Landata title and easement records, licensed comparable sales platforms, and direct council records for property-specific overlays and approval history. We don't rely on real estate portals or agent claims for analytical conclusions. Those are useful for sentiment, not data.

Question 6

Is my information confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Everything you share is treated as confidential: the property address, your reasons for considering it, and your contact details. We don't share information with vendors, agents, or third parties.

Question 7

Does every report look the same?

Accepted Answer

No, and that's deliberate. The core spine is consistent (a clear verdict up front, red flags, title and planning, sales evidence, a conclusion you can act on), but the depth and sections adapt to the property and to your brief. A development site gets feasibility and permit-pathway analysis a family home doesn't need. A tenanted investment gets deeper rental and cash-flow work. If you tell us your main concern when you order, the report leans into it.

Question 8

Do you inspect the property in person?

Accepted Answer

No. Precursor reports are desktop research, and that's deliberate. It keeps reports fast and affordable, and everything we analyse (title, zoning, overlays, sales evidence, council records) is documentary. For physical condition we'll always recommend a licensed building inspector, and our reports flag when that matters most.

Question 9

Can I upgrade a report after ordering?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you order a Quick Screen or Site Check and decide to go deeper, email us within 30 days and we'll credit the full amount you paid against the larger report on the same property.

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