Kaytee we are in SA and had a pre inspection for the block of land we had purchased to make sure it was cleared as per contract, he actually finished off the work required on settlement day. The convayencer and agent said we could withhold some of the funds until everything was done but it was so close and we had faith in him to do the right thing so paid the full amount. He finished it off the next day

When we sold our house I dont recall them having a pre inspection but I think my house was cleaner then than anytime since we had lived there. Its just corteous to make sure the bins are put out so they have empty bins, lawn mowed, house cleaned and tidied and to take care when moving. After our contract was finalised my lovely DD's used a premanent marker all over the carpet in one of the bedrooms, we got it off but I still paid for a carpet cleaner to come through after we had moved our stuff out.

I must admit when we were packing I moved the change table and found a huge carpet stain I had forgotten about underneath so that was also improved by the carpet cleaners. We hadn't put the change table there to hide the stain for sale but we had moved it when we setup the nursery so we didnt have to see it.

Glad you are enjoying your new house, hopefully all the things you need to do will help you make your mark on the place