Buying a property in Sydney becomes so much easier with a good buyer’s agent by your side. In fact, even though I am a buyers agent myself, I engage a buyers agent when I buy property, because that takes the emotion out.
However, you want to be careful with who you choose. Not all buyers’ agents are “created equal”.
Here are the most critical elements to look for when you screen your next buyer’s agent:
We probably all know that a buyer’s agent can be a great asset when it comes to buying a great home.
But does it matter if your buyers agent is local, or is it more important that he or she is a fantastic person, no matter where they operate?
Find out why you need to find someone who lives, breathes, and understands your local area. And why it’s one of the most important things to take into consideration when selecting a buyer’s agent.
Thinking of buying a home or investing in a property? There is always that chance you end up buying a bargain property.
Buying for a much lower price, however, often comes with surprises. There are basically three terms you will hear when it comes to low priced properties in Sydney and elsewhere in the country:
Let’s have a look at these in turn, and what to be aware of.
In a world where generic real estate queries are just one Google search away, it’s nice to know that there are still people out there who can give you personalised real estate investment advice.
Before buying any property, you need to be well-informed about your personal options. Your financial capacity, the property’s investment potential, among others.
I’ve listed five essential people you should seek advice from before making a property investment:
An article for the website Your Investment Property talks about the dwindling number of first home buyers. December 2014 witnessed a further fall of 0.1% in the number of FHBs going for new home loans. Their stock is at the lowest in the last 10 years or so.
While there was some relief when the bureau conceded reporting the numbers erroneously, the adjusted figures give little or no cause for delight. There is a consensus that the poor FHB performance can be put down to a good show by investors.
You can read the original article here.
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