You are to inspect some properties and present the required reports to demonstrate your understanding of building styles, common defects and faults found in buildings and their effect on value. In the main report in part 2, you are to make recommendations to your client based on your knowledge and learnign in this unit and your inspections of the proeprties involved. Part 1 – Identifying building styles You are to locate three residential (houses and/or units) properties in your area, each of which with a distinctly different building style. For each property you must present a short report that: Identifies the style, location and approximate age of the building Includes sufficient photos of each building to clearly show the key features and construction styles Contains a brief description of the key features of the building's construction type which determines its style including any features you note that may not be typical of the style. This could be, for example, an addition or renovation that is not sympathetic to the original style. Part 2 – Reporting property defects This task requires you to prepare a report for a client who is a residential landlord who is considering selling an investment property you manage and wants you to advise them on the selling of the property. The report is to be prepared for your client and is to include: The purpose of the report Identify the property's building style A general statement about the condition of the building including its condition in relation to other similar buildings in the area Identify three seperate defects including sufficient photos so as to clearly demonstrate the defect. For each defect you should Identify the defect Describe the defect and its probable cause Make additional comments about this defect that you find in your inspection Recommendations to your client regarding What action they should (or shouldn't) take prior to maketing the property for sale What effect the defects you report on may have on the likely selling price of the property Any remedial works you recommend in order to bring the best returns to the client Sources of additional information and professional advice including recommendations for appropriate trades person or professional who the client might retain to undertake the repairs Advice on the services your agency can offer to regard to managing any repairs and remedial action that needs to be taken