Category: Buying

Top 5 reasons to work with a buyer’s agent

Buying a home can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time. The process of searching for the perfect home, negotiating with sellers, and closing the deal can be overwhelming. That’s where a buyer’s agent, or buyer’s advocate, comes in. A buyer’s agent is a real estate professional who works on behalf of

What to look for when buying a new home

Venturing into home ownership means the journey of searching for and inspecting properties to consider purchasing for your first or next property. As one of the largest purchases that you make in life, it is an important decision and one where a thorough inspection should be carried out to ensure that the property meets your

What are the costs with buying a home?

Buying your first or subsequent homes is an exciting stage of life and while the fun may be in searching for and negotiating a purchase, there are many costs that come with the purchase that are important to factor when planning your budget for the purchase. Stamp Duty, mortgage registration and transfer Fees Depending on

Strata fees and your investment

Purchasing an apartment, unit or townhouse can bring the opportunity to live in a property with lower maintenance than a house with minimal to no requirements to maintain yards or other buildings. It can also provide lifestyle amenities such as pools, gyms, and other facilities, however, these also need to be maintained. In many complexes,

Buying your first investment property

Property investment can be one of the safest assets with a strong capital growth and is one of the more popular forms of investment. While the initial and ongoing outlay can be costly, investing in the right areas with robust rental yields can prove rewarding in providing a passive income.  Work out your ‘why’ Before