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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
