Tips for buyers

Buying a home is a big achievement and can be a challenging task however be sure to keep these things in mind to help guide you through a stress free buying experience

*Plan your search and be clear about what you are looking for in a property (i.e. location, price, house/apartment/townhouse, proximity to schools, transport and shops)

*Speak to a good conveyancer who will be able to review the contract for you once you have found a property you are interested in

*Organise your finance with a broker, once you have begun organising and discussing your finance with a broker it can help speed up the process of purchasing

* Once you have found a property – tell the agent that you are interested, request a contract, make an offer and then negotiate and agree on the price

* Carry out all due diligence (strata report, building and pest inspections, finance approval)