You’ve finally found your dream home. Now you have to perform due diligence on the home. Before you embark on your property journey, it’s a good idea to have a conveyancer ready and waiting to guide you through the legal aspects of buying your next home. Find out what they do and how to find a good one.
The auction season has started! Auctions can generate a variety of emotions when buying a home – fear, anticipation, jubilation if you’re the successful bidder, or irritation if you’re among those missing out.
Understanding the auction process and auction terms used can help to keep your emotions at bay on the day.
So, you’ve found the home of your dreams, and now it’s time to perform due diligence on the property. The contract of sale stipulates there is no building certificate. However, the selling agent has said there is an occupation certificate, so it’s ok because they’re virtually the same thing. Actually, NO, they’re not the same and there is a potential risk attached to moving forward with a purchase like this. Here is an explanation on the difference between the two, as it stands in New South Wales.
You’ve made the decision to move. Whether you’ve got a home to sell before buying, or just buying, there are two general ways that a property is offered for sale in Sydney. We have also included a third which we occasionally come across in Sydney. It pays to become familiar with each method of sale.
You’ve worked hard, saved a deposit and now you’re ready to start looking for your next or first home.
Beyond the purchase price, have you considered other costs of buying a home?