If you are buying a new home or investment, chances are you will be attending a lot of open houses and meeting a lot of real estate agents. Finding the right property involves time and research, so you will need to ask the right questions to ensure you are making a competitive offer on a property that meets your long-term needs. Here we outline four questions you should always ask before you close the deal. Why is the vendor selling? One of the most important questions you c

If you are buying or selling a property, the settlement period is when you will deal with finances and paperwork to legally transfer ownership of the property. Your financial and legal reps will handle the hard stuff but knowing what is involved is key to a smooth settlement. Here we guide you through it. Before settlement The length of the settlement (typically 30-90 days) can either be outlined in the contract of sale from the outset or negotiated by the buyer or seller bef