Buying
“90% of all millionaires become so through owning real estate”
Andrew Carnegie
Buying
You want honest advice and feedback you can rely on, with plenty of follow-up for peace of mind.
Our energetic and close-knit sales teams will work tirelessly to find you the perfect property and help build your portfolio, making your search as straightforward and hassle-free as possible.
We can help you stay one step ahead of the market – register for email alerts and you’ll have the opportunity to view fitting properties before they are launched and open to the general public.
You’ll receive notifications of new listings as well as pricing updates from our network based on your unique search criteria. It’s an invaluable resource given that we sell around 20% of our properties off market.
Buying tips
Research
Research the market from a lifestyle and financial perspective. Do your own research, don't believe the hype - good or bad.
Knowledge
Understanding your budget prior to inspecting properties is the recommended approach. Nothing makes the process harder than inspecting properties beyond your budget.
Advice
Contact a local agent and get their opinion on the current market. Always advisable to speak with an expert working in the current market
Inspect
As you start to inspect properties remember what you're trying to achieve. Always know what you're willing to compromise on & what you are not.
Limit
A sure way to end up in knots & confused is inspecting too many properties. Time & time again purchasers fall into the trap of looking for too long & then settling because they are 'over' the process
The buying process
Always, always, always speak to your bank or broker before starting the house hunting journey
Find a property you like, make an offer & have your offer accepted
Purchaser & Seller sign a contract. Purchaser pays a deposit of 0.25% of the purchase price
The Seller is committed to that sale, the Purchaser has a cooling off period, usually between 5-10 business days
Purchaser uses cooling off period to finalise finance & conduct property inspections (pest & building)
Settlement Day - Seller hands in keys to agent, property settles & Purchaser collects keys to their new home. Welcome home!!
Towards the end of cooling off period Purchaser pays 10% deposit. As soon as the cooling off period expires the property is officially SOLD! This is called unconditional exchange
There is usually about a 4 week period between the unconditional exchange and settlement. This time is for everyone involved to pack, organise removalists etc
