Buying tips
Research
Questions to Answer... What do you really want? - type, size of property
How much money can you realistically spend and borrow?
To Help, Go to Loan/Stamp Duty calculator at jockgilbert.com.au
In what Area do you want to Live?
Through website search engines www.realestate.com.au / domain.com.au source all properties which suit your criteria for location, price range and size.
Short list
Attend open inspections, auctions to ascertain properties available and asking/selling price.
Contact a Jock Gilbert agent who will, on their laptop, show you comparative property sale and advise you.
Finance - Contact your financier - talk to several lenders to know types of finance available and how much you can spend.
Emotion - When you find your home, get an independent opinion on value - one of our agents will be happy to assist.
Balance what you hear with your heart and what you can spend.
Auction and Negotiating the Sale... If buying at auction, attend some auctions to get a "feel" of what it is like.
Our auctioneers are skilled in this area - why not use the skills of a professional.
Negotiation... Once a price has been agreed and "cooling off" (if applicable) has ended you will be asked to pay a deposit (usually 10% of the sale price).
