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4 Things to Pay Attention to When Buying a Home in Sydney – What to Know

January 28, 2020

Sydney is indeed a beautiful city with its all-year sunshine and harbour views, not to mention its stunning beaches. Because of this, plenty of people, not just from Sydney but from all over the world are looking for ways to get their hands on a decent property here. Unfortunately, competition,

Sydney’s property market in 2020

January 14, 2020

This time 12 months ago, the outlook among most property commentators for real estate in Sydney in 2019 was pretty grim. We were a few months out from a federal election that almost everyone expected Labor to win, which would have ushered in some potentially damaging property reforms and put

What an exceptional year we’ve enjoyed at Buyer’s Domain.

2019 In Review

December 11, 2019

What an exceptional year we’ve enjoyed at Buyer’s Domain. From securing outstanding properties for our clients through to rebranding and redefining our business, 2019 will be remembered as a benchmark by the whole team. Sydney’s property market has witnessed a dramatic shift over the past 12 months. Things couldn’t be

Should you buy property over the Christmas season?

November 27, 2019

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner One of the most common questions I am asked as a buyer’s agent is, “Is now a good time to buy?” People want to know whether there are certain times during the calendar year when the prospects of purchasing at a reasonable price are better

What’s really meant by the term ‘blue chip property’?

November 13, 2019

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Tune into the media or listen to real estate agents and their marketing blurb and you will frequently encounter the expression, “blue chip real estate”. But step back for a second and ask yourself, ‘What actually is a “blue chip property”? I’d venture few people

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Do you Need Sales Experience to Become a Great Buyer’s Agent?

October 30, 2019

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Whether it’s a common misconception about the requisite training or an easy route into buyers agency, the truth is that most buyers’ agents are ex-selling agents. Before I became a buyer’s agent, I was even told by existing buyers’ agents that “You cannot become a

The Return of Sydney’s ‘Seller’s Market’

October 16, 2019

By Buyer’s Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner When you work daily specialising in Sydney’s property market, you become immune to reactionary stories constantly running across the media landscape. ‘Click worthy’ headlines are designed to attract eyeballs, which means they tend to be a knee-jerk commentary of auction clearance rates and market moves

Off-Market Property Unearthed

September 12, 2019

By Buyer’s Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Wouldn’t it be great to locate and negotiate on a property that seems perfect for you while not having to compete against other buyers putting in their offers? Welcome to the world of off-market transactions. “Off-market” is a widely-used term in our industry, but there’s

The Key to Great Commercial Property Buying

August 27, 2019

By Buyer’s Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner An essential element in the successful property investor’s toolbox is diversification. Smart buyers like to cover all bases in their portfolio, and I’ve noticed one area where diversification is leapfrogging at a fast pace – increased demand for commercial property. It makes sense to consider

New Look for Buyer’s Domain

August 7, 2019

By Buyer’s Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Origins Every company has an origin story When it was time to begin a career, I originally chose the law, gained my qualifications and earned my stripes at a high-profile ‘magic circle’ firm in London. It involved many disciplines in corporate law, but real estate

Lack of knowledge when auctioning for a property.

Lack of Knowledge Amongst Property Buyers Going to Auction

May 9, 2019

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Alarmingly, Westpac’s latest “Home Ownership Report” which surveyed over 1,000 Next Home Buyers, found that over half of home buyers are fearful of going to an auction with 57% saying they are “too scared” and 58% saying they are not confident in

Where are the Red Hot Buying Opportunities in Sydney Right Now?

April 3, 2019

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Core Logic house figures released this week show that house prices in Sydney have dropped by 10.6% over the past 12 months. Tighter lending conditions are mainly to blame. There has clearly been a shift in the market but this has created

Upgrade or Renovate?

March 12, 2019

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner If you’re a young family looking for more space, do you stay put by renovating and extending your existing property or do you sell and upgrade to a bigger home? This is a question I am frequently asked. The decision is

How Long Have you Got?

February 19, 2019

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner If you are considering buying a new home or investment property, it is tempting to try to time the market in order to eliminate the risk of overpaying and to maximise capital growth prospects on the up-turn. The Sydney property market

Thinking of Buying a Property in 2019? Here’s What you Need to Know.

January 30, 2019

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner In 2018, the Australian real estate market experienced a significant downturn in Sydney and Melbourne. According to the latest Domain House Price Report, property prices in Sydney dropped 9.9% over the 12 months to December: https://www.domain.com.au/news/sydney-house-prices-fall-9-9-per-cent-domain-report/ There are many factors that

Christmas Shopping: Why it Makes Sense to Buy Before or After Christmas

December 17, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Home for the Holidays: Why It Makes Sense to Buy Property before or after Christmas A new home may not be a common item in many people’s holiday shopping list. Being pre-occupied finding gifts for loved ones, a home purchase usually waits

Young Families and Apartments – Can It Work? 

November 27, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner A majority of Sydney’s apartment dwellers are young professional singles and couples, but recent reports have shown a rapid growth in the number of small families occupying high-rise residences. According to a 2017 Sydney Lifestyle Study cited by Sydney Morning Herald, ‘vertical

7 Golden Rules When Buying A Property

November 14, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner With auction clearance rates now hovering just over 40%, the market has turned in favour of buyers and there are some seriously good bargains to be found. When it comes to buying property, it always pays to do your homework well in

How do I find the right property?

October 30, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner With recent sensationalist media reports signaling property price drops, you may be wondering whether it is a good time to buy a property at all. Hold off for now and there may be better bargains down the track. If you are solely

Third quarter update 2018: Don’t Believe all the Hype about Sydney Property Prices

October 17, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner The latest figures have shown that Sydney’s house prices are down 6.1 per cent from this time last year, as the property market has faced its twelfth straight month of declines. But, after a protracted period of growth post GFC to

Is it a Good Time to Upgrade in Sydney?

October 2, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner There may be a variety of reasons to upsize your home. Your family is growing and you need more space. The children need a bigger backyard. You are looking for a better property with stronger long-term capital growth prospects. But it

Warehouse Living: What you Need to Know

September 17, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Trendy Converted Warehouses In recent years, living in converted warehouses has become very trendy, especially on the edge of the City and in the Inner West. Buyers are attracted to the exposed beams, face brick, raked ceilings, timber trusses and concrete floors.

Why Should You Invest in Sydney Real Estate?

August 29, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Sydney is Australia’s largest and most expensive real estate market, followed closely by Melbourne, then Brisbane. Its home median value as of June 2018 is $870,554 – that figure reflects the last 12 months’ decline of 4.5 per cent, the most

Your Guide to Buying a Home in the Inner West

August 13, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Sydney’s Inner West has a metropolitan lifestyle that combines vibrant street atmospheres with a warm community spirit. It is home to an incredible café and restaurant scene and a variety of different cultures from Europe and around the world. Centrally located,

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