Pre purchase termite inspection Melbourne

Buying a Melbourne property? Your cooling off period is short report within 24 hours

Multi Pest Control provides AS 4349.3 pre-purchase termite inspections for Melbourne property buyers fast turnaround to meet cooling-off and finance condition deadlines. Same-day and next-day bookings available.

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AS 4349.3 report format

24-hour report turnaround

Same day / next day bookings

Suitable for contract negotiation

3 days

standard cooling off period in Victoria

24 hrs

written report turnaround

AS 4349.3

conveyancing ready report format

Same day

booking availability across Melbourne

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When to book

The Melbourne property purchase timeline when to book your termite inspection

Timing is everything for a pre purchase inspection. Book too late and you risk losing your cooling off rights before you have the information you need.

Private treaty purchase timeline Victoria

3 business day statutory cooling off period

Contract signed

Day 0

Cooling-off period begins. Book the inspection immediately don't wait.

Inspection carried out

Day 1

Book for the earliest possible slot same day or next day where available.

Report delivered within 24 hours

Day 1–2

Full AS 4349.3 report emailed gives you time to review before deciding.

Cooling off period ends

Day 3

Decision point: proceed, negotiate, or withdraw based on the report findings.

For auction purchases, there is no cooling off period the inspection must be completed before auction day, during the standard open inspection period in the weeks leading up to the sale. Book as early as the property is listed to secure your preferred inspection slot.

If termites are found

What happens if active termites or damage are found before settlement

⚠️ Your options depend on your contract type and timing
Within the cooling-off period, you can withdraw from the contract (subject to the standard 0.2% penalty in Victoria). With a building and pest inspection condition in your contract, you may be able to negotiate a price reduction, require vendor treatment before settlement, or exit without penalty depending on the clause wording. For auction purchases with no conditions, options are limited — seek legal advice immediately. In every case, a detailed written report documenting the extent of activity and likely treatment cost is essential for negotiation.

Your options if termites are found

What you can do depending on your purchase stage

🔙 Cooling off period active

Withdraw from the contract subject to the standard penalty (typically 0.2% of purchase price in Victoria).

📝 Building & pest condition in contract

Negotiate a price reduction, require vendor-funded treatment, or exit without penalty depending on clause terms.

🏷️ Pre auction inspection

Adjust your auction bidding strategy to account for treatment cost, or decide not to bid based on findings.

⚖️ Unconditional contract

Limited options seek legal advice immediately. Our report still documents the issue for any future claim.

Installation process

How a Multi Pest Control pre purchase inspection works

Why choose us

Why Melbourne buyers choose Multi Pest Control for pre purchase inspections

Same day and next day bookings

We understand cooling-off periods are short fast booking availability across Melbourne.

Same rigour as a full inspection

No shortcuts for speed full AS 3660.2 methodology including thermal imaging on every pre-purchase inspection.

24 hour report turnaround

Written AS 4349.3 report delivered within 24 hours giving you time to act before your deadline.

On site verbal summary

Know the significant findings before you leave the property not days later.

Conveyancer coordination

Available to answer your solicitor or conveyancer's questions about the report findings.

All Melbourne suburbs

Same day bookings available across all Melbourne zones for time sensitive property purchases.

Coverage

Pre purchase termite inspections across Melbourne

Common questions

Pre purchase termite inspection Melbourne frequently asked questions

Buying a property? Book your inspection now

Tell us the property address and your cooling-off or auction date, we'll confirm the fastest available slot.

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