Apply for a pre-purchase inspection

Step 1.Download and complete form

To arrange a pre-purchase inspection, and receive a copy of the report, you will need to get the current owner's permission using the Consent to release Information form.

Consent to release information form(PDF, 171KB)

Consent to release information form(DOCX, 837KB)

Step 2.Submit completed form

• by email: maroondah@maroondah.vic.gov.au
• in person (during business hours) at a Council Service Centre
• by mail:
  Maroondah City Council - Community Health team
  PO Box 156
  Ringwood 3134

Step 3.Pay invoice

An invoice for the pre-purchase inspection will be emailed to the nominated email address. The inspection will be arranged once payment has been received. See fees and charges

Step 4.Inspection report

When the inspection is complete, the report will be emailed to the person nominated on the consent form, as well as to the current business owner.

Please note: After Council issues the report, it is the responsibility of the purchaser and the vendor to negotiate to resolve all outstanding non-compliant items. Any outstanding issues with the premises automatically become the responsibility of the new owner once settlement occurs.

Step 5.Register premises

Council will email you the registration requirements, and any additional information on the food or health premises registration process. You can then submit the application to register, as well as the applicable pro-rata registration fee. See fees and charges

Step 6.Notification of outcome

A Certificate of Registration will be issued under the Food Act 1984 or Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, which is the legally required registration.