Get ahead. Know your competition

February 11, 2015

The Sydney property market is ultra competitive. But who are you likely to be competing against? Downsizers Challenges: Looking to buy a smaller property with easy access closer to the City. Strengths: Cashed up from the sale of their large family home, they are likely to be in a stronger

Where are Sydney Property Prices Heading?

November 12, 2014

With exactly 6 weeks to go until Christmas, you may be interested to know what the Sydney property market has in store for 2015. Predictions for 2015 Sydney property prices are approximately 25% higher than they were just 2 years ago. Whilst a slow-down in this remarkable growth rate is

Does it Make Sense to Buy Now?

September 17, 2014

With the recent price growth across Sydney, buying a property has never been more expensive. For a number of years, some analysts have been predicting the bursting of Australia’s housing bubble. However, Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP has explained, “Usually in a bubble you get a combination of easy

Is Sydney’s Price Growth Sustainable?

July 30, 2014

With Sydney auction clearance rates again hitting just below 80% over the past 3 weeks, the property market continues to defy the doom and gloom bubble theorists. What are the factors behind the current price growth and is it sustainable? 1. Record Low Interest Rates: The RBA has kept the

How A Buyers Agent Can Help You In A Hot Market

March 12, 2014

CoreLogic’s latest figures indicate that Sydney property prices increased an unbelievable 18.4% in the past 12 months. This is the highest annual growth rate in 14 years. At the same time, stock levels are still very low and this is leading to strong demand. For buyers, this is a double

New Year, New Office and the Property Hotspots for 2014

February 12, 2014

Now Located in the Forum Buyer’s Domain has a new home. Never too late to celebrate, the New Year finds us in the Italian Forum in Leichhardt – Shop 8, 21-23 Norton Street. The new office overlooks a piazza currently drenched in the last of the summer sun. The warm,

Educating Your Property Choice

February 12, 2014

A 3-Step Guide to Smart Property Buying in Sydney For many intending property buyers these days, the first question asked is: “Are there good schools in the area?” Education, for those with children or with children on the way, is often critical in determining where they will invest their real

5 Keys to Property Buying Success

December 19, 2013

Awards are rewarding in all sorts of ways. I won’t lie. It was, and still remains a thrill to have heard the words, “And the winner of the Real Estate Institute of NSW Award for Excellence – Buyer’s Agent of the Year for 2012 is… Nicholas Viner.” In fact, I’ve

Why Use A Buyers Agent?

December 19, 2013

Buyer’s agents are property agents engaged by buyers and not sellers to assist with the search, selection, negotiation and acquisition of property. Good buyer’s agents will aim to ensure that their clients benefit from the following advantages: Buyer’s Agents save you time. Why do all the hard work in looking for

The Cost Of Not Using A Buyers Agent

December 19, 2013

Time How valuable is your time? Do you have time to inspect properties after work or at the weekend? Finding the right property and conducting all the research can take weeks and even months. Money When you buy a property, how do you know the right price to pay and

Building & Pest Inspection Tips

December 19, 2013

To inspect or not to inspect – should I pay for a building and pest inspection? There is an interesting article in the Sydney Morning Herald Domain dated 5 and 6 June 2010. Lucy Macken investigates the pros and cons of paying for building reports in her article, “Tales of

Buying Investment Property Sydney

December 19, 2013

Top 10 tips for buying a Sydney investment property. If you are thinking of buying a Sydney investment property, consider the following before you buy a Sydney investment property: 1.What are your long term goals? Are you looking to achieve maximum capital growth or the highest rental return from your Sydney

Property Negotiating Tips

December 19, 2013

With last Saturday’s auction clearance rates down to 48% for the first time in over 2 years, many more properties are being sold outside auction conditions. If you use these tips to negotiate the best possible price, you could end up saving thousands of dollars: Know what you really want. There

When is the best time to buy a property?

December 19, 2013

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to buy a property, you may have wondered if the best deals are found in spring, summer, autumn or winter. As a Buyers Agent, I often encounter fewer buyers braving the cold weather to inspect properties in the winter months. On the

7 Things You Should Do When Buying Property

December 19, 2013

Consider Your Needs Ask yourself what are you buying the property for? Do not become emotionally attached to the property. Consider how well the property will meet your needs either as a home or an investment property. Check Your Finance Do not waste time looking for a property without a clear

Sydney Apartments Old vs New

December 19, 2013

As leading Sydney buyers agents, a question we are often asked is this, “If we are going to buy an apartment in Sydney, should we buy a new apartment or an older apartment?” There is no clear answer to this and we set out the advantages and disadvantages of both

Tips For Investing In Sydney Property

December 19, 2013

t’s a great time for you to start investing in property. But do not leave it too late! Sydney’s residential sector has been flat for the past two years. But since the start of the year it appears that confidence is strengthening. Auction results are a useful indication of property

Property Buying Tips For Auctions

December 19, 2013

Before bidding at auction, consider these auction property buying tips. Bidding at a auction can sometimes be a daunting and hell raising experience. For those who have done their homework and are prepared for auction property buying, auction property buying may offer the following advantages: Transparency. All purchasers have an equal

Defining Your Property Needs

December 19, 2013

Never Forget Your Needs. Ask yourself: “Why am I buying this property?” Your needs should govern the type of property you buy. Obviously, if you are looking for an investment property, you would have a very different set of criteria to those you would have when buying a place to

Organise Your Team Of Property Experts

December 19, 2013

Don’t Use Second Rate Service Providers. When you buy a property, you are likely to rely upon a combination of the following service providers: Solicitor or conveyancer to review the Contract and carry out the conveyancing. If you use a solicitor, make sure that they are a property solicitor Mortgage

Sydney Property Research Advice

December 19, 2013

There are a number of things you should research into before you buy a property: What are the positive and negative features of the property? What are the most recent comparable sales in the area and how do they compare to the property? What is the property like at different

Dealing With The Selling Agent

December 19, 2013

Remember that the selling agent has been engaged by the Vendor to achieve the maximum selling price for the property. As with any profession, there are some agents who are less scrupulous than others. If an agent tells you something important about the property, do your own research to make

Property Costs

December 19, 2013

There are significant property costs and these include stamp duty and legal fees. Once the property has been transferred into your name, you should also consider the following additional property costs: You will be responsible for any damage to the property. Consider taking out building and contents insurance to cover

How To Avoid Being Gazumped

December 19, 2013

Gazumping occurs where a vendor has agreed to sell the property to a purchaser for an agreed price and then sells to another purchaser who has offered a higher price. Gazumping is legal because until exchange of Contracts, either party is free to change their mind even if a verbal

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