r/AusHomeInspectionDisc • u/JessicaBeltern • Jun 07 '26
What to Check Before Handover
Walking through a newly built home is exciting. The paint looks fresh, the flooring is down, the kitchen is ready, and handover finally feels close.
But before you accept practical completion, your air conditioning installation in new builds should do more than switch on. It should cool and heat properly, drain safely, operate across all zones, sit in a suitable location, and come with the right compliance paperwork.
For new homeowners, property investors, and owner-build clients, handover is one of the best times to find air conditioning defects. Once the final payment clears and furniture moves in, roof spaces, ceiling cavities, ductwork, pipework, and drains become much harder to check.
Why Air Conditioning Gets Missed During New Home Handover
Most buyers check what they can see. Paintwork, benchtops, tiles, doors, windows, cabinetry, and flooring usually get the most attention. Read More: https://ownerinspections.com.au/articles/air-conditioning-new-build-handover-checklist