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Top Tips for Buying at Auction

By Greville Pabst on 31 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Despite the hundreds of auctions held in Melbourne every weekend, many buyers continue to miss out on their dream home or carefully selected investment property. So what steps can you take to increase your chances of placing the winning bid on your next property? The key is to participate ...

Renting With Pets – How to Get Landlord Approval in 5 Easy Steps

By Peter Sarmas on 26 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

Pet friendly rental homes are few and far between, and renters are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain a secure rental property that allows them to live with their pets. A recent study conducted by Dr Emma Power from the University of Western Sydney shows that about 60 per cent of Australians have pets ...

How Much Can I Afford When Buying a House?

By Peter Sarmas on 22 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

The first step in the home buying process is finding out how much you can afford to spend. This will vary depending on a number of factors, including your lifestyle needs and your individual financial situation. A good place to start when figuring out how much you can afford to put towards a house is your annual income ...

Can I Buy a House?

By Peter Sarmas on 18 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

If you’ve been asking yourself the question “Am I ready to buy a house?” there are some important factors to consider. Buying a house is one of the biggest purchases you will make in your lifetime, so you need to think carefully about your current situation and whether the decision to purchase a home is the right one for you ...

How to Avoid Dodgy Real Estate Agents When Selling

By Peter Sarmas on 17 Jul 2013 2 Comments

Real estate agents are often stereotyped as people who would say anything to make a sale. Let’s face it – the profession has a bad reputation. It's important to remember that like any industry, there are good agents just as there are bad ones. Good agents can be hard to come by, so check out our tips to track them down ...

Renting a House – Where do I Start?

By Peter Sarmas on 12 Jul 2013 No Comments yet, your thoughts are very welcome

It can be a big decision to move out of home for the first time. There are so many things to take into consideration – where will you start looking? Who are you going to move in with? What is expected of you financially? Our regular Rental Blogs will explain the ins and outs of the rental process, from applying for a property to finding a housemate ...