Buying Tips & Advice

Whether you're buying your first home or your dream home - our tips and advice guides will help to make that process a little easier.

Bringing your dream home to life

Some houses just feel right, from the moment you step inside, you can’t put your finger on what makes them so appealing. But if you’re looking for a new house, making a list of all of the features your dream home would have is a good place to start. It can help identify what’s really important to you, and provide a focus for your house hunting.

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Buyer Beware!

Let’s face it, if a house has serious problems you want to find out before you buy it, not after. So you can make an informed decision about the property’s value. Here’s a list of serious issues to look for when you’re inspecting a house. It’s by no means exhaustive but if you find any of these faults it could be time to seek the advise of experts.

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Investing in a Building Inspection

Most people wouldn’t dream of buying a car without a warrant of fitness. Yet they’ll buy a house without an independent building inspection. Even though the home may represent the most significant investment they are likely to make in their lives. Qualified building inspectors can save you thousands of dollars and give you peace of mind when you’re making an offer.

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The Art of House Hunting

Searching for the right home can be time consuming and confusing. But you can turn house hunting into an art form by keeping a diary or logbook. It is an ideal way to compare properties and prices. By taking notes as you go you can record your first impressions and details that might slip your mind later.

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Visualise Your New Lifestyle

When a house is poorly presented it can take a leap of faith to imagine yourself living in it. Especially if it’s an older home, in need of some TLC. It can also mean a bargain for you if you can see past the faults where others cannot.

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