Who this article is for
Real estate agents and buyer agents supporting clients during due diligence and property negotiations.
What this article covers
How Expert Reports support transparency
Using building information during inspections
How to communicate risks and strengths
How reports help reduce delays and uncertainty
How Expert Reports support transparency
Cohabit Expert Reports help buyers understand:
Building risks
Financial and maintenance history
Compliance gaps
Insurance position
Overall building health
This reduces guesswork, enables more open conversations, and supports informed decisions.
How to use reports during property conversations
1. Provide clear, factual answers to buyer questions
Buyers often ask:
Are there any known defects?
Is the building financially stable?
What’s the insurance situation?
Expert Reports help you respond with confidence and accuracy.
2. Use reports to explain complex issues simply
Instead of diving into technical strata terms, rely on the Expert’s plain-language summaries and recommendations.
3. Support fair pricing and negotiations
Reports can clarify the true condition of the building so buyers can negotiate based on verified facts — not assumptions or rumours.
4. Speed up due diligence
Reports consolidate everything in one place so buyers, conveyancers and solicitors spend less time chasing information.
How reports help your buyer make a confident decision
They reduce perceived risk
They reveal the “why” behind the building’s Health Score
They highlight strengths as well as concerns
They provide clear next steps for due diligence
They help buyers compare multiple properties objectively
FAQs
Do Expert Reports replace legal or financial checks?
No — they support buyers but do not replace legal or engineering advice.
Can buyers share reports with advisors?
Yes — reports can be shared with conveyancers, solicitors, partners and buyer agents.
Do all buildings have a report?
No. Reports are prepared on request or when ordered by owners.