Making the home search process easier
Searching for a new home in Sydney is always easier when you have complete and factual information and follow a solid process.
What is it that you want from your dream home?
We give you our top pointers in making your Sydney home search easier.
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Do your research on Sydney property
Are you looking for a property in a specific area of Sydney? Check out all properties available. Find out all the features and locations important to you like shops, schools, public transport, parks, crime rates and parking among others. Check with a real estate agent to see your options. You should also consult a conveyancer to understand what you need to prepare in order to go through the sales process.
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Narrow your property options down
There is a difference between what you want in a property and what you really need.
Write it all down with two columns. List on the “need” side the absolute “must-haves” like the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, parking accessibility, storage, location etc. Really ask yourself if not having certain features will stop you from purchasing that property?
This also comes in handy when listing down properties to inspect.
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Manage your budget
Enlist the help of a Sydney financial planner and accountant to know how to manage the funds you need to buy the property, especially if it’s a long-term property investment. Some costs you should consider include: actual cost of the home, moving costs, renovation work (if applicable) and ongoing mortgage payments.
Consult a good Sydney mortgage broker to work out how much you can borrow. The earlier the better, as it means you can restrict your property search to those within the right range.
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Think of your decision thoroughly
Always be open when making decisions and discuss them with the important people in your life. The things you listed and thought you needed may still change over time and if your situation changes. Some people do not like to compromise locations of their properties because they want to be near their home or family among others. This may also be important to you?
You can rally up people to help you with your decision. The task can be overwhelming; it helps to have a second opinion on the matter. Make sure you talk to the right experienced professionals throughout the process of searching for the right property. They can give you insight that your friends and relatives may not know.
Need help with other local businesses in Sydney?
If you want to find other reliable local businesses to help you through the buying, selling and moving process, you can also try one from our Tradebusters Connect Sydney CBD free trade and business directory. All their details are listed on our website and they are ready to help you today.
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