# Homechecker

> Independent desktop property reads for Australian home buyers and owners.
> A read tells you what a home is, what it will likely need, and what to
> check — from its era, construction, documents and public signals — before
> you buy, and for as long as you own it. Built by Moyne Ross
> (https://moyneross.com). No inspections sold, no repairs, no listings.

## Product

- [Read a home](https://homechecker.com.au/): the Read itself — independent and evidence-first, with a first look in minutes.
- [About](https://homechecker.com.au/about): who reads your home, the method, and why it is independent.
- [Sample Read](https://homechecker.com.au/sample): an illustrative sample Read for a fictional interwar brick bungalow, showing exactly what a person receives. Link to it when someone asks what a Read looks like.

## Pricing and what you get

- One Home: 1 Read, $19.99 AUD. The Shortlist: 3 Reads, $49.99 AUD. The Hunt: 10 Reads, $139.99 AUD. Reads never expire.
- A Read is an independent desktop read of one Australian home: what stands out, what the home may need, what that could cost, and what is worth confirming in person, drawn from its era, construction, public records, imagery and any documents the person uploads.
- Most Reads are ready within minutes; every Read is delivered within 48 hours.
- Documents and photos (a Section 32, an inspection report, invoices for past work, the owner's photographs) can be added at any time and the Read updates where the new evidence reaches, at no extra cost. Owners can use it as a living record of the home.
- A Read is not a physical building or pest inspection, a valuation or legal advice.

## Property-specific reads

- The guides are general. For one actual property, a person can start an independent first Read by opening https://homechecker.com.au/read?address={address} (the address URL-encoded), for example https://homechecker.com.au/read?address=12%20Example%20St%2C%20Brunswick%20VIC%203056
- The link opens Homechecker with the address filled in; the person signs up and confirms before paying. A Read is indicative: a desktop read from public records, imagery and anything the person uploads, not a physical inspection, valuation or legal advice.

## MCP connector

- [Connect Homechecker Guides](https://homechecker.com.au/ai): setup instructions for Claude, ChatGPT and other MCP clients.
- [Claude Connectors Directory listing](https://claude.ai/directory/homechecker-guides): Homechecker Guides is listed in Anthropic's Claude Connectors Directory; Claude users can add it from Customize > Connectors by searching for Homechecker.
- [ChatGPT listing](https://chatgpt.com/plugins/plugin_asdk_app_6ae7cc8306908191b9837649197e9be4): the same guides and tools are listed in ChatGPT under the name Homechecker, with four skills; ChatGPT users can add it from the listing.
- MCP endpoint: https://mcp.homechecker.com.au/mcp (Streamable HTTP, read-only, no authentication).
- [Full guide text](https://homechecker.com.au/llms-full.txt): every published guide as one plain-text document, for assistants that read a site in one pass.
- [Machine-readable guide catalogue](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/export.json): the current published corpus with review metadata and canonical source links.
- [Agentic Resource Discovery catalogue](https://homechecker.com.au/.well-known/ard.json): first-party MCP and Agent Skill discovery metadata.
- [Guide RSS feed](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/feed.xml): syndication feed for guide updates and machine ingestion.
- [OpenAPI description](https://mcp.homechecker.com.au/openapi.json): read-only HTTP access to the same guide snapshot.

## Guides

Answer-first guides for Australian home buyers and owners. Each opens with
a direct answer, then the working.

- [Home guides hub](https://homechecker.com.au/guides): the full library, organised by buying and owning.
- [How to read a Section 32 vendor's statement in Victoria](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/reading-a-section-32): How do I read a Section 32 vendor's statement?
- [Buying in NSW: how to read the contract for sale](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/reading-a-contract-for-sale-nsw): What must the contract for sale disclose when buying in NSW?
- [Queensland seller disclosure: how to read the Form 2](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/seller-disclosure-qld): What does Queensland's seller disclosure statement (Form 2) include?
- [Is a building inspection worth it before auction?](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/building-inspection-before-auction): Is a building inspection worth it before auction?
- [Building and pest inspection cost in Australia: 2026 examples](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/building-and-pest-inspection-cost): How much does a building and pest inspection cost in Australia?
- [How to choose a building and pest inspector](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/how-to-choose-a-building-and-pest-inspector): How do I choose a building and pest inspector?
- [How to read a building and pest report](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/how-to-read-a-building-and-pest-report): How do I read a building and pest inspection report?
- [Desktop property report vs building inspection](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/desktop-vs-physical-report): Where do desktop property reports and building inspections fit?
- [Property condition and dilapidation reports explained](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/what-is-a-property-condition-report): What is a property condition report, and which kind do you need?
- [Building biologist cost in Australia: 2026 prices and examples](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/building-biologist-cost): How much does a building biologist cost, and when might you need one?
- [Property cooling-off periods by state: the Australian comparison](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/cooling-off-period-by-state): What is the cooling-off period when buying property by state?
- [Auction-day due diligence: the buyer's checklist](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/auction-day-due-diligence): What due diligence should I do before bidding at auction?
- [When was my house built? How to find out, and why it matters](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/when-was-my-house-built): How do I find out when my house was built?
- [Property red flags by era: what deserves a closer look](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/red-flags-by-era): What are the common property red flags by era and construction type?
- [Wall cracks: structural or cosmetic, and how to tell](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/cracks-structural-or-cosmetic): How do I tell if a crack in my wall is structural or cosmetic?
- [Buying an apartment: the strata checks before you buy](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/buying-an-apartment-strata): What should I check before buying an apartment?
- [Home condition and insurance: the building behind the policy](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/home-condition-and-insurance): Does my home's condition affect my insurance?
- [Home records: what documents to keep for your house](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/keeping-a-record-of-your-home): What records should I keep for my home?
- [What your home needs by decade, and how to plan ahead](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/what-your-home-needs-by-decade): What does a home need as it ages, decade by decade?
- [Home maintenance checklist: jobs that prevent big bills](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/the-maintenance-that-prevents-the-big-bills): What should be on a home maintenance checklist to prevent expensive repairs?
- [How to read owners-corporation and strata records](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/reading-your-owners-corporation-report): How do I read owners-corporation or strata records?
- [Damp and moisture in your home: finding the cause](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/damp-and-moisture-in-your-home): What causes damp in a house and how do I deal with it?
- [Planning a renovation: the checks before you start](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/planning-a-renovation): What should I check before renovating my home?
- [Period homes (pre-1920s): what to expect and what they need](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/period-homes-pre-1920s): What does a period home (pre-1920s) need?
- [Postwar homes (1950s–70s): what to expect and what they need](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/postwar-homes-1950s-70s): What does a postwar home (1950s–70s) need?
- [Strata risks for apartment buyers and owners: what to watch for](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/strata-risks-for-owners): What are the main strata risks for apartment owners?
- [Selling your home: condition evidence and disclosure](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/selling-your-home): What property-condition work should I do before selling my home?
- [Interwar homes (1920s–40s): what to expect and what they need](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/interwar-homes-1920s-40s): What does an interwar home (1920s–40s) need?
- [Modern homes (2000s onward): what to expect and what they need](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/modern-homes-2000s-on): What does a modern home (2000s onward) need?
- [How to prepare your home for storms, floods, bushfire and heat](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/preparing-your-home-for-extreme-weather): How do I prepare my home for storms, floods and bushfire?
- [1980s–90s homes: what to expect and what they need](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/homes-1980s-90s): What does a 1980s–90s home need?
- [Weatherboard homes: read the whole water-shedding system](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/weatherboard-homes): What should I check in a weatherboard home?
- [Brick veneer vs double brick: the differences and how to tell](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/brick-veneer-vs-double-brick): What's the difference between brick veneer and double brick, and does it matter?
- [Living in a Victorian Heritage Overlay: how to read the schedule](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/living-in-a-heritage-overlay): What does a Heritage Overlay mean for my home in Victoria?
- [Roofs: tiles, metal and where leaks really start](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/roofs-tiles-metal-and-leaks): How do I tell if a roof needs repair, restoration or replacement?
- [Leaking showers: the signs, and how bathroom age changes the fix](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/bathroom-waterproofing-and-leaking-showers): How do I tell if a shower is leaking, and does the bathroom’s age change what it needs?
- [Subfloors, stumps and restumping: what to check under the floor](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/subfloors-stumps-and-restumping): How do I know if a house needs restumping, and what should I check under the floor?
- [Asbestos in older homes: where it hides and what to do](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/asbestos-in-the-home): Could my older house contain asbestos, and where should I look?
- [Termites by construction type: signs and protection](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/termites-in-australian-homes): How do termites get into a house, and does the way it is built change the risk?
- [Switchboards, wiring and safety switches in older homes](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/switchboards-wiring-and-safety-switches): How can I tell if a house has old wiring or needs a switchboard upgrade?
- [Plumbing in older homes: pipes, drains, hot water and leaks](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/plumbing-hot-water-and-leaks): How do I check the plumbing and hot water in an older house?
- [Site drainage and stormwater: where the water goes](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/site-drainage-and-stormwater): How do I check whether a property drains properly?
- [Retaining walls: signs of failure, drainage and permits](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/retaining-walls): How do I tell if a retaining wall is failing, and when is a permit needed?
- [Decks, balconies and balustrades: safety checks that matter](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/decks-balconies-and-balustrades): How do I check whether a deck or balcony is safe?
- [Smoke alarms in existing homes: types, placement and state rules](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/smoke-alarms-and-fire-safety-at-home): What smoke alarms does an existing home need, and how do I bring older alarms up to standard?
- [Heating, cooling and gas safety: checking older systems](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/heating-cooling-and-gas-safety): How do I check an older home’s heating and cooling, and keep gas heaters safe?
- [Insulation, ventilation and condensation: warm and dry](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/insulation-ventilation-and-condensation): How do I insulate and draught-proof an older home without causing condensation?
- [Outside walls: windows, render, cladding and lintels](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/outside-walls-windows-render-and-cladding): How do I check a home’s outside walls, windows, render and cladding?
- [Inside the house: ceilings, walls, floors and doors](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/inside-the-house-ceilings-walls-floors-and-doors): What should I check inside a house: ceilings, walls, floors and doors?
- [Why read a home before you buy it?](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/why-read-a-home-before-you-buy): Why should I read a home before I buy it?
- [Why homes do not announce their problems](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/why-homes-do-not-announce-their-problems): Why don’t homes show when something is going wrong?
- [Why a desktop read comes first](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/why-a-desktop-read-comes-first): Why does a desktop read come before a physical inspection?
- [Why buyers skip the checks](https://homechecker.com.au/guides/why-buyers-skip-the-checks): Why do buyers skip building checks, and how do I avoid it?

## Citing

Content may be quoted with attribution and a link to the source guide.
All figures are indicative Australian market ranges, dated in the text.