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For condition, request more than photographs of the apartment interior. Ask about the building’s maintenance history and whether there are visible signs of water ingress, persistent damp or significant cracking. A dated kitchen is a predictable expense; uncertainty about the structure or common...

Ask for two separate estimates: costs payable to complete the purchase, and amounts adjusted between buyer and seller at settlement. Also request the property’s current council, water and any strata charge history rather than relying on a broad annual estimate. I’d also ask whether “notary” is...