Invest In A Building Inspection In Greenslopes Before You Buy
Found an inner-city gem in the established suburb of Greenslopes? Be quick to secure the right building inspections for any Greenslopes property to ensure your potential investment is a wise one.
It’s easy to see why Greenslopes is trending among young professionals, thanks to its proximity to the CBD and stunning city views. Greenslopes is an established suburb with a leafy appeal and spectacular breezes for those homes situated in the hilly areas of the suburb.
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Located 5 km south of the Brisbane CBD, Greenslopes is easily accessible to the motorway and Logan Road, while the south-east busway can zip you into the city in 10 minutes.
Greenslopes Private Hospital is a prominent feature, with many hospital staff living in and around Greenslopes. Parking in streets surrounding the hospital can be an issue, however public transport is efficient.
Greenslopes is family friendly, with plenty of parkland, a soccer field and bowls club. Greenslopes Private Hospital has a child care centre and Greenslopes State School is located on Logan Road.
Greenslopes Mall offers 28 speciality stores, including a Coles, Australia Post and Commonwealth Bank, while the nearby Woolloongabba precinct entices locals with a trendy selection of restaurants and cafes.
In the 2011 Census, Greenslopes’ population was 8,565 with a relatively even breakdown of males and females.
Greenslopes is popular among young professionals, with the median age in the 2011 Census at 32; five years younger than the Australian median.
Greenslopes homes
One of Brisbane’s older and more established suburbs, Greenslopes is known for its pre-war character homes. Renovation or demolition of these homes can be subject to Brisbane City Council restrictions. New housing developments must include elements of the suburb’s pre-war architecture and streetscape.
Modern homes are popping up frequently, while apartment living is growing in popularity for easy inner-city commutes.
The average price of homes is $771, 750 with rent at $455 per week.
Greenslopes: Ask The Building and Pest Inspector
So close to everything and so jam packed with beautiful old homes. Greenslopes has become one of those in-demand suburbs that is FINALLY coming up for sale as the original, older residents move on. This means stunning old homes, both Queenslanders and pre-war beauties are now available. With grand old dames come grand old problems. Your Greenslopes purchase could be susceptible to the problems of old age, which aren’t easily identifiable with the naked eye. The speed at which these homes are snapped up can also mean that you’ll need to put in your (sizable) offer before you get a change to really get to know the property. It’s therefore vital to book fast and book well when it comes to your Brisbane building and pest inspector. There will be no time to shop around.
Action Property Inspections offers Brisbane’s most comprehensive pre-purchase building reports and our partner pest inspection firms are all carefully screened for quality and comprehensive service. It’s important because any undetected problem could be the start of a long and expensive nightmare for you. A detected problem however, could be the start of negotiations – and you could get your dream home far cheaper!
Learn how our comprehensive report saved one buyer $45000 on their original offer
Invest in a Greenslopes building inspector
If you’re keen to snap up a gem in Greenslopes, secure a building and pest inspection to ensure there are no hidden surprises with your new home.
Pre-war homes should be thoroughly inspected to ensure they are structurally sound and pest-free, while newer homes should also be given a detailed inspection for factors like compliance to Australian standards.
Areas of Greenslopes were affected during the 2011 floods and 2012 storms, which damaged many inner-south homes. Expert building inspectors can ensure there is no damage to your potential new home from these events, which could cause problems down the track.
Ours qualified inspectors carry out detailed building inspections across Greenslopes every week. Don’t take a risk on your investment!
