by Carly Susic, Melbourne buyer’s advocate Having worked with thousands of buyers over more decades than I care to admit, I am often faced with questions about getting a building inspection. The golden rule: always get a building inspection! They can save you from heartache and financial distress. When you’re buying a home you can […]
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by Carly Susic, Melbourne Buyers’ Advocate When you’re buying a home and a house is passed in at auction to you, it’s time to negotiate. This can be a bit daunting, as estate agents are ready with a strategy to encourage you to buy. So you need a strategy too. When a property is passed
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by Carly Susic, Melbourne property advocate Dreaming of buying a home and ready to take action? Prepare, prepare, prepare! Knowing the process of buying a house is your first step. Understanding your goals, preparing your finances and formulating a purchasing strategy will give you the best chance to succeed in homeownership. The process of buying
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by Carly Susic, Melbourne property advocate Due to the hesitancy of homebuyers in the 2024 market, we’re seeing a resurgence of the boardroom auction. Buyers are not committed to making moves, so they’ll only bid at auction when they’re really serious about the investment. Therefore, agents are nervous about potential lacklustre results. Which means that
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by Carly Susic, Melbourne Buyers Advocate Melbourne is full of gorgeous homes built 70-100+ years ago, and many have the loveliest period features that new homes just don’t offer. So it can be very appealing to consider buying one to enjoy with your family. They may be a wise investment, but with such a big
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by Carly Susic, Melbourne Buyers Advocate Buying your second home? Moving up the property ladder and upsizing is an exciting time. But your property buying experience is limited, with just one prior purchase behind you, so there are plenty of pitfalls to avoid. Today, I’ll be sharing my best advice if you’re buying your second
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Owning a house is the Australian dream. But for many, it’s increasingly out of reach. Here in Melbourne, many buyers are getting frustrated because they can’t afford to buy a house. Particularly the house they want, a forever home in their ideal suburb. Today, I’m covering what to do when you are getting priced out
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If you are purchasing a home in Melbourne in 2021 (or 2022) it’s likely you’ll need to know how to bid at an online auction. Taking away the drama of the in-street auction changes the playing field somewhat—so it’s important for you to understand how online auctions compare with traditional property auctions and how to
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Are you thinking of buying a home sight unseen? As Melbourne’s lockdown continues, buyers are increasingly purchasing properties without inspecting them first. But in our view, it’s incredibly risky. Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. So, we advise you to think very carefully about buying a property sight unseen.
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by Melbourne buyers advocate, Carly Susic Many home buyers ask me about how to buy a house before the auction. They’ve been to dinner and a well-meaning friend has told them to swoop in early with an offer. The assumption is that the vendor will be delighted by the offer. Not to mention the stress
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