Property Terms A – C

December 19, 2013

As leading Sydney buyer’s agents, we have assembled this useful glossary of property terms for anyone considering buying a home or investment property. Agent: The traditional real estate agent is a selling agent appointed by the Vendor to achieve the best possible selling price for the property. If you are a

FIRB – Foreign Investment Review Board

December 19, 2013

There are restrictions upon the ownership of Australian property by foreigners. Foreign citizens must submit an application to the Government’s Foreign Investment Review Board (“FIRB”) for approval to purchase real estate in Australia. Some of the exemptions include New Zealand citizens purchasing residential property Permanent residents purchasing residential property The

Nicola Deakin

December 19, 2013

Nicola Deakin and partner Charlie O’Connor decided some time ago that they wanted to purchase an investment property via their Self Managed Superannuation Fund (“SMSF”). As Nicola said, “Shares have been so volatile lately that we want something solid to fall back on in our retirement”. With only one previous

Ed & Laelene Parker

December 19, 2013

Buyers Domain has helped scores of property buyers achieve their real estate goals. One such couple, Ed & Laelene Parker had been looking to purchase a family home in Sydney for 10 years before they met Nick Viner. Their budget was $850,000. Within just 3 weeks, Nick helped them purchase

Why Sydney Real Estate

December 19, 2013

Having lived in London, Bristol and Paris and done my fair share of travelling across the globe, I have proudly called Sydney home since 2004. I cannot think of a better place to live. Sydney’s stunning array of world class beaches, pristine waterways and iconic harbour backdrop all provide the

How Do Interest Rate Cuts Affect You?

December 19, 2013

At the beginning of this month, the major banks rushed to pass on in full the Reserve Bank’s 25 basis point cut to interest rates. The official interest rate is now the lowest on record since establishment of the RBA. I often get asked how an interest rate drop such

How do Buyers Agents Find Properties?

December 19, 2013

As one of Sydney’s leading buyers agents, people often ask us how we go about finding properties. Finding properties is perhaps the single most important thing we do for our clients and it is essential that we leave no stone unturned in our searches. So how do we do it?

Save time and stress, use a Buyers Agent

December 19, 2013

Buyer’s agents act exclusively on behalf of the buyer unlike traditional real estate agents who act on behalf of the seller. Our clients often tell us that the top 3 reasons for using a buyer’s agent are: 1. Buyer’s Agents will save you time As experienced buyers’ agents, the biggest

Sydney Property Market Briefing

December 19, 2013

Exclusive information evening for Law Society Members on Tuesday 16 August 5:30pm (for a 6:00pm start) – 7:00pm, at the offices of the Law Society of NSW, Level 3, 170 Phillip Street Sydney. Bob Cunneen, Senior Economist for AMP will discuss Australia’s performance since the Global Financial Crisis and its

2012 REINSW Awards for Excellence

December 19, 2013

Winner of the highly coveted Buyer’s Agent Award for Excellence, 2012, Nick Viner is recognised in the property industry for his outstanding knowledge, skills and services. The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales Awards for Excellence acknowledge the real estate industry’s best performers for their skills and initiatives. The

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