Guides for Ipswich home buyers

Plain answers to questions that come up when buying a house in Ipswich, with links to the public sources behind them.

• Do I need a pest inspection when buying in Ipswich?

  Yes, in most cases. The QBCC says termites are a problem throughout Queensland and recommends a licensed pest inspection every year. Before you buy, a timber pest inspection to AS 4349.3 checks for termites, borer and decay, and you should read the house's termite management notice, usually in the meter box.

• How to check an Ipswich house for flood history and old mine workings

  Search the address in council's historical flood mapping tool, which shows the 1974, 2011 and 2022 floods, and check council's mapping of known mining influence areas. A building inspection cannot tell you either, but it can record signs of past water and ground movement for you to compare against those maps.