The termite notice in the meter box, and what it tells a Truganina buyer
What the durable termite management notice records, why it goes missing and what to ask the vendor when it is not there.
In short: The termite notice is a small label with a big job: it tells future owners how the house was protected. When it is missing, a buyer has to find that out another way.
What the notice is
The NCC requires a durable notice fixed in a prominent place, usually the meter box, recording the termite management system installed, when it was installed and what maintenance it needs.
Missing on new and older homes
We found the notice not yet installed at a fixing stage inspection on a Truganina build, and missing altogether on an established building we inspected in Deer Park. On a new home it is a completion item. On an older one it means the history is unknown.
What to ask
Ask the vendor or agent for details of the original system and any later treatment, along with any service records or warranties. A reputable pest manager can sometimes identify the system on site.
Why it matters
Some systems need regular inspection or replenishment to stay effective. Without the notice, a buyer cannot tell whether that has been done.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Truganina. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
