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,

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

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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,

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