Building Inspections Logan Central | Solid Bones With History

Updated June 2024 by Andrew Mackintosh

Building Inspections In Logan Central

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Logan Central is a favourite location for both first home buyers and investors. Grabbing hold of a piece of property in Logan Central means getting yourself a thorough building inspection. I’ve done dozens of inspections in Logan Central and there are some key issues, and key benefits for buyers in the area.

Logan Central in a snapshot:

High rental area making it popular with investors
Solid built homes
Affordable for first-home buyers
Large homes and apartments available
Plenty of shopping, dining and public transport options

What I look for when I’m doing an inspection in Logan Central

Like any area where there is a high percentage of affordable rentals, Logan Central building inspections are part focused on landlord neglect and tenant tomfoolery. Whether it’s a one-bedroom flat or a five bedroom family home, there is a real risk that former owners were more interested in rental returns than quality building maintenance. That’s not to say your property will be impacted but, having done more than 20,000 pre-purchase property inspections over my career, I have seen some worrisome stuff in former rental properties – in suburbs now thriving like Chermside and Indooroopilly. However, Logan Central has plenty of solid brick homes and well-built 70s and 80s properties. In my experience inspecting Logan Central properties, they generally have good “solid bones”, which make good solid investments. I would also recommend that you engage a pest inspector who can check for fire ant nests on your prospective property as the area is known as a fire ant hotspot.

Reasons to consider the area

Logan Central is a suburb in Logan City that offers great opportunity for both property investors and first time home buyers. A population nearing 7,000 residents and an average house price just shy of $575,000 means it’s both affordable and convenient. Home to Logan’s business district, this suburb is well-serviced by government agencies, shopping plazas, a public library and sporting venues. Located only 25km from Brisbane’s CBD makes commuting for business viable and a number of public transport options cater for Logan Central’s population.

Around 50% of Logan Central households are renting not buying and almost 25% of the population live in units or apartments.

Living in Logan City provides residents with easy access to the Gold Coast as well as other recreational areas including Daisy Hill’s Koala Park and Springfield’s Environmental Park.

First Home Buyer?

Logan Central, formerly known as Woodridge, has had a bit of an image upgrade. Woodridge was synonymous with problems which drove down property prices for a long time. With the image change came investment in the area and a new wave of first home buyer interest. This is great news for local home owners but there is a big consideration investors in the area can’t overlook. With a long history of “cheap rentals” Logan Central properties can be fraught with shoddy renovations and “band aid solutions” to building problems. It’s vital to book a comprehensive pre-purchase inspection because some landlords are very crafty at covering up problems! We’ve put together a handbook for first time buyers to help you spot problems on that first vital walk through. Know what to look for so you can know what to offer.

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Organising building inspections for your Logan Central property buy

Maybe your new Logan Central home is to live in? Or possibly you are buying to invest? Either way you’ll want to ensure your property purchase is given the all clear by an experienced building inspector. As most standard contracts of purchase allow 14 days to finalise building and pest inspections, your time for this crucial task is limited. As soon as you’ve signed the paperwork, be sure to book your Logan Central building inspection! The risk of purchasing without one just isn’t worth it when you’re spending your hard earned money on a property.