Building Inspections in Sherwood

Updated by Andrew Mackintosh, 2024

When I’m asked to do a building inspection in Sherwood, I am always focused on checking for flood damage. Sherwood is a wonderful suburb that ticks just about every box, including beautiful riverfront parks and green spaces. Which, for Brisbane buyers, has become a double edged sword over the last decade. Sherwood, like neighbouring Tennyson, Rocklea, Graceville and Chelmer, has been hammered by floods the last few years so the specific address you’re choosing matters! While not all Sherwood properties are at risk, and Brisbane City Council is using its buyback program for flood mitigation work in the suburb, this is a real risk for Sherwood buyers. Also, because Sherwood is so desirable in every other way, I am always cautious when I see a “too good to be true” sale price. Yes, you can pick up a home in Sherwood for under a million (who’d have though ten years ago that would be considered a bargain!) chances are if it seems too good to be true, you’re buying in a high risk zone.

About Sherwood

Sherwood is a stately Brisbane suburb, only 8km from the CBD. Renowned for quiet, leafy streetscapes and a family-friendly vibe, this suburb is bordered by the Brisbane River. Long loved by older couples and families, professionals are flocking to the area now, too, to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle while being close the city. Like the nearby suburbs of Graceville, Tennyson and Corinda, Sherwood properties are in high demand and tend to last less than a month on the market when listed. Building inspections in Sherwood should be arranged promptly by anyone looking to buy in the area – as soon as you submit your offer and have it accepted, get in touch because the clock starts ticking!

Sherwood brings lifestyle and convenience to the one suburb

As Sherwood becomes more popular with new generations of young families, development has brought expected conveniences. You’ll find a number of cafes and a major chain grocery store. The large Westfield shopping centre at Indooroopilly is very close by. Reliable transport, by bus and train, allows easy access to the city. There is a small state school with a good reputation and a number of community clubs and organisations.

Popular in Sherwood is the Arboretum, a heritage listed site by the river. Noted for a broad range of tree species, it’s a popular spot with families and includes playgrounds and a rainforest walkway. And it’s all within a stone’s throw of the CBD!

There aren’t many rental properties in Sherwood; people buy there to live. Houses are snapped up quickly with many more interested purchasers than there are available listings. A unit sells on average for $622,500, with the average home commanding a median price of $1,460,000.

My big tip? Don’t get Post Code Blindess.

Avoid “post code blindness”. Yes, Sherwood is all about location, location, location, but there’s no point in buying a property in the Sherwood area that is going to cost you money (not to mention time and anxiety!) in repairs and problems. Sherwood properties tend to be reasonable quality but don’t just guess. Sherwood has experienced exciting growth in the last year so you may also find “renovations of dubious quality” on your Sherwood inspection report. Just get in touch as soon as you have an offer in accepted. We’ll provide you with Brisbane’s most comprehensive pre-purchase inspection report so you can get ALL the facts before you buy. And if the news is bad? That’s where a superior building and pest inspection report really comes in handy. Our reports are rock solid and comprehensive, so you can take them to the negotiation table and get the asking price lowered to offset the cost of fixing any issues with your Sherwood home.

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Typical home styles in Sherwood

There is quite the mix of 70s and 80s properties, dotted amongst stately Queenslanders and plenty of apartments. It’s a mish-mash! Housing in Sherwood tends to be mostly low and medium density, though some larger blocks have been split and redeveloped with a second house. There are some high-end townhouses, but mostly you’ll find stand-alone houses on blocks with enough room for the kids to run around.

Timber homes are commonplace in the style of post war cottages or Queenslanders and most have been renovated and modernised. This is why engaging a building inspector who knows the area is essential before you buy. They can examine your potential home for compliance to building codes if renovations have been carried out, along with crucial checks for pests, such as termites in wooden homes.

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Arrange your building inspection

Sherwood offers families a comfortable and stable lifestyle and opportunity to buy into the area is limited. Because buying a house in Sherwood is often for the long term, it’s crucial you have the property checked by an experienced building inspector. If you’re lucky enough to sign a contract on a Sherwood home, you don’t want to take any risks! Building inspections will bring complete peace of mind before you move the family to Sherwood.