The Home Buyer’s Architect
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Architectural pre-purchase advice · Melbourne

Know what a home could become before you buy.

Get an architect’s independent view of the property, its renovation potential, likely constraints and indicative project costs, before you commit.

Architect-led inspectionReport within 5 business daysMelbourne-wide

More than a building inspection

Understand the property and its possibilities.

A conventional inspection identifies defects. The Home Buyer’s Architect helps you understand whether the home can support your plans, what changes may be practical and what level of investment may be involved.

01

See the potential

Explore renovation, extension, reconfiguration and future-proofing opportunities suited to the property.

02

Recognise constraints

Identify visible concerns and important planning, design or specialist investigations to consider before purchase.

03

Plan the investment

Receive indicative budget guidance so the purchase price can be considered alongside likely project costs.

A clear process

From inspection to informed decision.

  1. 1
    Choose your report

    Select a concise one-page summary or a detailed written report.

  2. 2
    Book the property

    Nominate the address, preferred date and time for the inspection.

  3. 3
    Receive your advice

    Your written advice is delivered within five business days.

Fees & booking

Choose the advice you need.

Both options include an on-site inspection by an architect. Select a service below to begin your booking.

Book an inspection

Architectural advice before you buy.

Choose the level of written advice you need. Both services include an architect-led property inspection.

Planning to continue with us?Your inspection fee will be credited towards CAPOarchitects’ architectural fees if you engage us for the project.