VARDESSA™Property Viewing Guide
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New Zealand edition · mobile preview

Notice more before you commit.

A practical property-viewing companion built around one useful habit: Observe. Ask. Investigate.

OBSERVENotice the clue
ASKRaise the question
INVESTIGATEKnow when to refer

Why VARDESSA

Better prepared buyers ask better questions.

VARDESSA helps buyers slow down, look beyond presentation and record the matters that deserve further investigation.

It complements—not replaces—a professional pre-purchase building inspection.

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Questions every homebuyer should ask

Tap each question for a sample of the detailed guidance.

01What will this home really cost me?
Why it matters

The purchase price is only the beginning. Rates, insurance, utilities, maintenance and unexpected repairs all affect affordability.

Brian’s advice

Test your budget against real ownership costs—not the mortgage payment alone—and keep a repair reserve.

02What does the seller know about the property?
Why it matters

Past leaks, repairs, insurance claims or unconsented work may not be obvious during a short viewing.

Ask

Request relevant disclosures and supporting records, then verify material matters independently.

03Which important areas could not be inspected?
Why it matters

Concealed or inaccessible areas can limit what anyone can conclude about a property.

Investigate

Record every limitation and ask what further assessment is appropriate before committing.

17 further buyer questions in the complete guideCovering finance, records, risks, professional advice and the offer process.

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Use it while you walk

Try the checkboxes—your selections remain on this device.

01Arriving — stand back before going inside

First impressions should begin with the whole property—not the front door.

02Site and drainage — follow the water

Water rarely causes trouble where it starts; follow where it can travel.

More complete walk-through guidance awaitsExterior, roof, cladding, structure, services, interior, moisture and final checks.

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