Pre-sale and landlord property condition reports
Part-time inspections for sellers and landlords who want defects found before listing or renting.
- A$3k-10k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You inspect homes for owners who want to know the condition of a property before selling or renting it. You report on visible defects and maintenance items, which helps them fix issues first or set a realistic price.
Your first three steps
- Check with your state or territory licensing body which inspection work needs a licence or registration, and whether your background qualifies
- Set up a simple report template and photo workflow, and arrange professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Offer a discounted first report to a local property manager or a few investors in exchange for feedback and a testimonial
Who pays
Home sellers, landlords, property investors and property managers.
How it makes money
A flat fee per inspection and report, with repeat work from property managers and investors who own several properties.
Skills that help
- Building or trades background
- Organised report writing
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to explain issues without alarming people
Watch out for
- Licensing rules vary by state and territory, and some reports may count as regulated building inspections, so confirm what you are allowed to do
- Professional indemnity insurance, as owners may rely on your report
- Be clear about what the report does and does not cover, to avoid disputes
- Working from home may need council approval for a home-based business, so check locally
- Demand can be uneven and may depend on a few referrers
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: pre-sale and landlord property condition reports
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a property condition report business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $10,000, depending on your equipment, software, insurance and how you set up. Treat this as an estimate and get your own quotes before you commit.
Do I need a licence to do pre-sale or landlord inspections in Australia?
Licensing rules vary by state and territory, and some reports may count as regulated building inspections, so confirm what you are allowed to do. Also check professional indemnity insurance and council rules for a home-based business.
How much can I earn from pre-sale and landlord reports?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many inspections you win and your referrers. Demand can be uneven and may depend on a few referrers, so plan for quieter months.
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