Pre-Settlement Inspection
nounpre-set·tle·ment in·spec·tionpronounced pree-SET-ul-munt in-SPEK-shun
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Pre-Settlement Inspection mean?
A walk-through of the property in the days before settlement to confirm the property is in the same condition as at the contract date. This is not a building inspection — it checks for damage, removal of fixtures, or items left behind.
How the noun Pre-Settlement Inspection is used
During the pre-settlement inspection we noticed the sellers had taken the dishwasher, which was listed as an included fixture in the contract.
Synonyms
final inspection, pre-settlement walk-through
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MLA citation: "Pre-Settlement Inspection." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/pre-settlement-inspection. Accessed 30 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Pre-Settlement Inspection." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/pre-settlement-inspection.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Pre-Settlement Inspection. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/pre-settlement-inspection