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Initial condition
Record the wider accessible condition within the agreed first-inspection scope while utilities and important surfaces are available.
DLP planning guide
DLP Inspection Timeline for Homeowners
Use each checkpoint to answer the decision in front of you, not to repeat the same visit five times.
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What this means
Use each checkpoint to answer the decision in front of you, not to repeat the same visit five times.
A useful DLP timeline connects the initial condition, submitted concerns, rectification evidence and later checkpoints. The right timing depends on your documents, current stage, access and the decision you need to make.
Practical sequence
Five checkpoints with five different purposes
The sequence preserves continuity without suggesting that every visit is a full inspection or that one schedule suits every property.
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Concern submission
Organise findings by location and evidence, then retain acknowledgements, appointments and responses from the applicable channel.
03
Repair verification
Compare agreed items with the usable baseline after rectification is said to be complete and the relevant areas are accessible.
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Mid-DLP review
Review current concerns or meaningful changes while there is still time to plan the next action within the owner's confirmed timeline.
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Pre-expiry review
Complete the final agreed current-condition check before the deadline the owner has independently confirmed.
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Evidence continuity
Keep each later observation connected to the original item, method, result, limitation and responsible next step.
How it works
From key collection to a controlled DLP record
Confirm dates
Read the property documents and developer process. Obtain appropriate advice when a deadline or right is uncertain.
Set the baseline
Inspect before renovation, move-in or repair activity changes important evidence.
Track and verify
Keep submissions, repair updates and verification evidence connected to the same identifiable items.
Review before expiry
Use a later checkpoint to understand the current condition and unresolved actions before the confirmed deadline.
What this helps you decide
Records worth keeping across the DLP journey
- Know which checkpoint fits the current decision
- Keep repair verification tied to a usable baseline
- Avoid leaving the final review until the confirmed deadline is too close
Evidence and boundaries
Records worth keeping across the DLP journey
- SPA, vacant-possession documents and developer instructions
- Initial report with clear locations and evidence
- Submission receipts, acknowledgements and appointment records
- Repair responses, access notes and before-and-after evidence
- Current status of items that remain, changed or could not be verified
- The owner's independently confirmed deadline and next decision
Common questions
Use the guide with the right context
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Get Instant QuoteDoes every homeowner need five visits?
No. The useful number and scope depend on the property, selected package, earlier evidence and decisions that arise during the DLP journey.
Is every checkpoint a full-home inspection?
No. Later checkpoints may be focused on repairs, agreed concerns or a defined current-condition review. DPM confirms the intended scope and record first.
Can DPM tell me my final DLP date?
No. Confirm the applicable date from your SPA, developer documents and appropriate professional advice.
What if repair work is not ready for verification?
Keep the repair status and access limitation visible. A verification visit is most useful when the relevant work is said to be complete and can be accessed.
Can I start with a later checkpoint?
Possibly, but DPM must first review the available baseline and current purpose. A later comparison cannot recreate evidence that was never recorded.
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