Who this article is for
Property buyers, owners, buyer agents, conveyancers, and advisors using Expert Insights to support purchasing or decision-making.
What this article covers
How to read and interpret Expert Insights
What to share with your advisor
How to use insights to guide next steps
What to do when risks are identified
Step 1 — Start with the Expert Summary
Expert Insights begin with an expert-written summary that highlights:
Overall building health
Key risks and concerns
Strengths and positive signals
Important context from the records
This gives you a fast, high-level understanding of how the building is performing and where attention may be needed.
Step 2 — Review identified risks carefully
Expert Insights may surface risks related to:
Financial pressure or funding issues
Major works, defects, or deferred maintenance
Compliance gaps or missing documentation
Insurance limitations
Governance or behavioural patterns
Experts prioritise these risks so you can quickly understand which issues are more significant and which are lower concern.
Step 3 — Pay attention to expert recommendations
Expert recommendations are designed to help you take practical next steps, such as:
Requesting specific documents
Asking targeted questions of the strata manager
Clarifying insurance coverage
Raising issues with your conveyancer
Monitoring certain items after purchase
These recommendations are written for everyday buyers and decision-makers — not legal or technical specialists.
Step 4 — Share insights with your professional advisors
We strongly recommend sharing Expert Insights with your:
Conveyancer or solicitor
Buyer’s agent
Financial or legal advisors
They can help you:
Interpret legal or contractual implications
Identify follow-up searches or checks
Assess how risks may affect your position
Expert Insights are designed to support — not replace — professional advice.
Step 5 — Use insights during negotiations
Expert Insights provide independent, evidence-based context that can support:
Contract negotiations
Requests for clarification or conditions
Price discussions
Timing or settlement considerations
Many buyers use insights to better understand what’s reasonable to question or negotiate.
Step 6 — Keep insights for long-term reference
Even after a purchase, Expert Insights remain useful for:
Understanding future repair or maintenance risks
Knowing what to monitor as an owner
Supporting committee involvement
Long-term planning and budgeting
They provide a documented snapshot of the building at a point in time.
FAQs
Should I get additional inspections?
Depending on your conveyancer’s advice, further checks may be recommended for specific issues.
Can the expert clarify parts of the insights?
If your service level includes messaging, yes. Otherwise, insights and recommendations are written to stand alone clearly.
Do Expert Insights tell me whether to buy the property?
No. They inform your decision but don’t replace legal, financial, or technical advice.