You’ve found your ideal home, and now you’re wondering how to express your interest without sounding as if money’s no object. There’s an art to negotiation in the property business. For inexperienced buyers, it’s easy to forget there are likely other parties at the table. You can bid low, stay low and bluff but, like…
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Competition between home lenders for your business continues to be fierce even in these economic times, and your choice of provider extends far beyond the big four banks. The challenge is to understand all the products available and which ones would best suit your circumstances. Homebuyers are increasingly looking to mortgage brokers to help them…
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If you are thinking of buying your first home, you have an array of purchasing options to consider before plunging into the market. They can be quite bewildering if you don’t take the time to do your research and seek advice. As your local real estate agent, we believe in the keep-it-simple principal. So, let’s…
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Successful real estate investors operate on philosophies that help them grow their wealth by building a portfolio of properties. Many limit their risk by diversifying investments in different cities and suburbs, and they will hold a variety of property types, such as apartments and detached houses. When they set out to build their portfolio, the…
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When you’re buying your first home, you’re taking your first step on the property ladder which can set up your wealth for life. It makes sense, therefore, to think strategically to maximise the value of your investment. As a first home buyer, you should begin with the end in mind – that is, consider your…
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Buyers and sellers are increasingly well educated about the property market thanks to the amount of information you can find on the internet. But there is one area that remains a mystery to most: settlement. Arguably the most critical of all steps in buying and selling property, a settlement is the process of transferring ownership…
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Auctions can feel a little like a lottery unless you’re prepared. It can be risky to register and raise your paddle to bid unless you know the approximate value of the home and your spending power. Those who go into an auction blindly, run the risk of losing their dream property or, worse, over-extending themselves.…
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For many home-buyers, what happens on settlement day can feel like secret solicitor business. Of course, it’s the day when the deal is truly sealed. You take ownership of your new home, receive the keys and begin the next chapter of your life. Settlement day affects buyers in different ways – some are excited about…
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Moving home is both one of the most exciting and stressful moments in life. It marks a new chapter or even a fresh start. But once you have bought your next home, or have given notice to leave your rental, the clock starts ticking. You’ll have between four to six weeks to pack up your…
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This is one of real estate’s great secrets: agents are often selling properties that are not in the window, on websites or advertised in local newspapers. These properties are known as “off-market”. Their owners either don’t want others to know they are selling, or they’re testing the market to see if they can achieve a…
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