Buying Tips
Buying a home can be very exciting but also a daunting process so we’ve compiled some tips to help you in your buying journey.
Buying a home can be very exciting but also a daunting process so we’ve compiled some tips to help you in your buying journey.
House hunting is exciting but at Impact Property we also understand the process can be daunting and stressful too. There is often conflicting information on the property market, too many property choices and of course well-meaning but misguided advice from friends and relatives.
So we’ve compiled some tips to help you shop for a new property, whether it’s an investment property or a place to call home.
What Do You Want in the Property?
From our experience talking to buyers, many often don’t have a clear idea of what exactly they are after in a property. Here are some questions to ask yourself as a buyer, to ensure you have clarity and you’re more likely to be satisfied with your decision:
Research and Avoid Following the Crowd
Acting like a sheep and simply following the flock isn’t always right in real estate. We recommend as buyers you:
Have Your Finances in Order
Many buyers want to make an offer on a property but only have a vague idea on how much they can borrow and don’t have pre-approval. We recommend buyers:
Sign up for Property Alerts
While you might not like the idea of being pestered by agents by signing up to alerts with agencies servicing suburbs of interest, you’ll get first notification on all new listings fitting your criteria. Property alerts can be a great time saver as all you have to do is book an inspection.
Building and Pest Inspections
Do your research and find a Building and Pest company that is reputable and will give you honest, unbiased feedback in relation to their findings.
Conveyancing
While everyone likes to save money, conveyancing is one area where you it might be worth paying some extra bucks to save you headaches later on. It is always good to use a reputable conveyancing firm or specialist property lawyer to ensure there are no problems with settlement.
If you would like further guidance about buying a property, the team at Impact Property can offer further guidance.