Understand the contract

Understand the contract

Once you have successfully purchased your new home make sure you understand all the conditions of the contract. When is the deposit due, how long do you have to obtain finance, how long do you have to get the building and pest inspection done and when is settlement?...
Negotiate hard but fair

Negotiate hard but fair

OK, so you have found the right home, done the above checks and are ready to make an offer. If you have done your research on price and other available homes on the market you should have all the information to negotiate with the agent. Remember, negotiate hard but...
Don’t rush it

Don’t rush it

Once you have found ‘the one’, it’s time to start negotiating but slow down and don’t rush it. I would recommend that you have a solicitor or conveyancer check the Section 32 statement and contract and check if there are any restrictions on the land at council....
Build relationships

Build relationships

Most buyers see the agent as the enemy. The agent’s job is to bring a buyer and seller together and whilst their priority is to negotiate on the owner’s behalf, they also need you, the buyer, to make the deal happen. Agents can be a great source of information so...