by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 31, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
We often get asked: what’s the difference between a buyer’s advocate and a real estate agent? The key difference between a buyer’s advocate and a real estate agent is who they represent. A real estate agent is acting on behalf of the seller,...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 24, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
Also known as a sunset clause, it is wise to include an “offer expiration” clause in any offer that you make to purchase property. Such a clause states a date and time when your offer will expire and will encourage a Vendor to make a decision or risk...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 17, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
Here is a golden rule for your investing. Rather than buy first then wonder, how do I get a tenant, why not buy with the tenant in mind? For the suburb that you are looking to buy in, go into the real estate agency, walk past the sales guy/gal, sit down with the...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 10, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
When you buy property, we all know you should employ the services of a qualified building and pest inspector to give the house a once over and highlight any issues there may be with the property. A building or pest inspection report will reveal any issues with the...
by Wendy Chamberlain | Mar 4, 2023 | Auctions, Buying a Home, Real Estate News, Selling a Home
When it comes to buying a home, it is essential to recognise that you are responsible for much of what takes place. Once the transfer of ownership is complete, you are often liable for any pre-existing defects, including illegal alterations to the property. As...