2024 Edition
The Property Purchaser’s Guidebook
- Written by Shauna Mainprize
- Last updated Mar 16, 2024
Navigating the property landscape with knowledge and confidence.
Our guidebook is your key to mastering each step of your real estate journey.
Chapter 1
Property Buying Fundamentals
What you'll learn
Grasp the foundational elements of property buying.
Dive into the terms and concepts that every buyer encounters, from the basics of property contracts to the intricacies of real estate language.
Last updated Mar 16, 2024
Chapter 2
Financial Readiness in Property Buying
What you'll learn
Unravel the financial intricacies of property buying.
From understanding mortgage options to setting a budget, this chapter will prepare you for the monetary aspects of your property journey.
8 Topics
- Setting your budget
- Getting a loan
- The importance of pre-approval
- LVR: what it means for buyers
- Mortgages explained
- Costs to budget for when buying
- Paying the deposit
- Stamp duty and concessions for home buyers
Chapter 3
Master Property Due Diligence
What you'll learn
Delve deep into the significance of thorough property and title inspections, learn to spot potential problems, and recognise common oversights.
7 Topics
- The importance of property inspections
- Key areas to inspect and what to look for
- Common property flaws and red flags
- Structural vs Cosmetic issues
- Obtaining and understanding professional reports
- Property valuations and appraisals
- Planning matters: zoning and development laws