Tapping into the Benefits of Buying Off-Market

July 24, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Once a secret world reserved for the sale of prestigious properties, off-market listings are becoming more popular as vendors and buyers alike understand the many benefits this type of sale offers. The terms “off-market” or “silent listings” are used to describe

Half Yearly Update 2018: Great Opportunities for Upsizers

July 10, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Well, what a difference three months has made! In April, I reported that the industry analysts were suggesting that the market was beginning to bottom out, after seven months of cooling prices. Now that Sydney property prices have taken their biggest

Using a Buyer’s Agent Saves You Time and Money

A Buyer’s Agent Can Save You Time and Money

June 27, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner There is no doubt that in Australia, buyers’ agents are becoming increasingly popular, but there are still many who question the value of using one. To that query, I always ask a question in return: “How valuable is your time and money?”

How to Protect Yourself From Underquoting

Nick’s Picks for the Best Value Sydney Suburbs

June 13, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner The good news continues for Sydney buyers wanting to take advantage of the current cooling property market. In many suburbs, prices and auction clearance rates are declining. That translates to less competition at auctions and more opportunity to negotiate a deal

How to Protect Yourself From Underquoting

May 2, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner In the first two months of 2018, Domain reported that 18 agents from across New South Wales, including Sydney’s Northern Beaches and Eastern Suburbs, have been found guilty of the unlawful practice of underquoting. Last year 47 incidences occurred. Even with the

5 Ways to Overcome Buyer Frustration

May 2, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Embarking on the search for a new home can be great fun…at first. But your enthusiasm can fade very quickly when trying to find the right property to suit your requirements and budget. It can be easy to hit a wall of

Budget Ignores Housing Affordability Issues

April 19, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner For those first home buyers or young families hoping for some assistance entering the housing market, the 2018 Federal Budget was a letdown. You may recall that last year, addressing housing affordability was a major budget focus. Measures included the First Home

1st Quarter Update 2018: Risks of Overpaying in a Slower Market

April 19, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner It has certainly been an interesting first three months of 2018 when it comes to Sydney’s property market. We’ve seen a definite shift in gears on last year reflected in an increase in available housing stock, less competition and more reasonable asking

Auction Tips to Help You Succeed at Auction in the Current Market

April 4, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Most buyers don’t enjoy the competitive and very public nature of auctions, but regardless, it remains the most popular way to sell a property in Sydney. Right now, with the market cooling, buyers have less to be nervous about at auction as

What Downsizers Need to Know Before They Buy

March 14, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner With age comes change and there is no bigger change than deciding to sell the family home and move to a smaller, more manageable property. For many downsizers, the process can be emotional and even confusing, especially for those who haven’t been

Montessori school purchase by Commercial buyer's agent Nick Viner

Buy a Home in the Right School Zone

February 28, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Over the years, I have had the pleasure of helping countless families find and secure homes close to schools of their choice. Many of the most sought after catchment zones are located in my speciality areas of the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs

How a Buyer’s Agent can Help you in the Current Market

February 22, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner The Sydney property market has cooled from its peak around the middle of 2017. However, property prices are stable and we are still seeing large numbers of local buyers attending open homes. Some of the most sought after properties have still been

Ever thought about buying a Commercial Property?

February 8, 2018

By Buyers Domain Principal Buyer’s Agent, Nick Viner Last year’s Federal Budget introduced amendments that now limit the amount of depreciation investors can claim for existing residential property. Commercial property, on the other hand, remains unaffected by these changes. In addition, there are many other benefits of buying a

A Strong Start to 2018

January 21, 2018

Welcome to 2018 – an exciting year lies ahead with the slowing market presenting many opportunities for both owner-occupiers and investors alike. Buyers Domain has hit the year running inspecting quite a few properties last Saturday across the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs and North Shore. Most of these open houses were

Is Christmas a good time to buy?

December 6, 2017

Santa is making his list and checking it twice…should you do the same for properties to buy? Certainly, Christmas itself is traditionally a quiet time with agents taking a break and the market slowing down until well into the New Year. And while it may be a time for giving,

How to win at auction 

November 23, 2017

With only a few auction Saturdays left this year and a slowing auction clearance rate, maximise your chances of picking up a bargain before Christmas! Buying at auction can be nerve-wracking – especially if it’s your first time bidding. To be in the running, you need to come to

Tips from a buyer’s agent: Working with a selling agent

November 9, 2017

Spring is usually Sydney’s peak buying and selling period. So if you’re thinking about buying a new home or investment property, now could be the time to buy before the end of the year. In this special article series, I will be giving you expert tips to help you

Market spotlight: Will you get a better property deal next year?

October 25, 2017

Since our July market spotlight, Sydney property prices have continued to stall and the market has flattened out. Many are tipping even better buying conditions in 2018. Yet some experts say you could be very disappointed if you leave your purchase decision until next year. I’m inclined to agree.

How to Do the Right Property Research

October 9, 2017

Spring is usually Sydney’s peak buying and selling period. So if you’re thinking about buying a new home or investment property, now is the time to buy a new property before Christmas. In this special article series, I will be giving you expert tips to help you prepare for finding

4 Tips to buying a pet-friendly property

September 27, 2017

If you’re hunting for a house that’s best for your pets, you’re not alone. Recent research shows that four in five Australians want a house with a backyard, so that their kids and pets have a place to play. And 45 percent said they would like to move – or

Tips from a buyer’s agent: Find your property experts

September 13, 2017

Spring is usually Sydney’s peak buying and selling period. So if you’re thinking about buying a new home or investment property, now is the time to get ready. In this special article series, I will be giving you expert tips to help you prepare for finding the right property.

Sydney suburb - What makes a street sought after?

What Makes Australia Streets Sought After?

August 29, 2017

What’s in a Street? The saying goes, buy the worst house in the best street. But what makes a street sought after? And how do you know if you should buy your home or investment property in a particular part of a suburb? Consider these qualities when weighing up if

How do I Find the Perfect Property?

August 17, 2017

Tips from a buyer’s agent: 1. Know your property needs Define your property wish list Whether you’re looking to move the family or buy an investment property, your search should always start with this question: What am I looking for? Take a list of your must-haves with you on

Market spotlight: Is now a good time to buy?

August 2, 2017

If you’ve seen the latest property reports, you may be concerned that the Sydney market, which has seen a staggering 70% growth rate over the past 5 years*, has cooled. Indeed the doomsayers warn a property crash is imminent (as they have been doing for several years now). It certainly

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