Start making decisions: How much can you afford to spend? Where would you like to buy? What are your accommodation requirements?

Have your finance approved and your solicitor on stand-by: This will be one of the most significant decisions of your life.

Do your research: Inspect as many properties as you can and find out past sale prices. Try to get a feel for the market and the area.

Learn your way around The internet has become one of the most valuable tools for buying and selling property. Our website includes suburb profiles which offer a comprehensive guide to the eastern suburbs market. All our current properties are displayed and include a detailed description of the property, floor plans, virtual tours and photos.

Get to know us: Speaking to the agent directly will give you enormous insight into the property. Our specialty is getting to know the property inside out and finding someone who wants it! When you’re looking to purchase, we put our resources into action to find exactly what you want.

Check out the contract: When you find something that interests you, make sure you get a copy of the contract and consult your solicitor. The agent can have one sent out to you or they will have copies on hand at the inspection.

Be fully informed: Arrange other checks on the property such as a building inspection. Check the strata report if you’re looking at apartment living. Have a pest inspection done. Make sure you know as much as possible about the property so you can make an informed decision.

Consult the agent: Make the agent aware of your interest and speak to them about your ideas.

Make an offer: If the property is for sale by auction, make an offer prior to the auction date Know your financial limitations Be prepared to negotiate