Publisher's Synopsis
Created especially for the Australian customer!
Learn to:
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Find the perfect property for you
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Finance your dream
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Choose from an established home, brand-new property or a 'fixer-upper'
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Get your foot on the property ladder!
Open the book and find:
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Strategies for getting your deposit together
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Pros and cons of buying a period home
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What's involved with becoming an owner-builder
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Pitfalls to consider when buying 'off the plan'
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How to secure a home loan if you're self-employed
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Tactics to beat the auctioneersat their own game
Unearth your dream home and negotiate the mortgage maze
Do you search property websites, wondering whether a particular property could be your dream home? Do you feel like you're wasting money on rent but are confused by the world of real estate - and real estate agents? Relax! This practical guide covers all aspects of buying property, from buying a piece of history to building from scratch to signing on the dotted line.
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Work out whether you're ready to buy - find out whether you're ready for the commitment of buying property, financially and psychologically
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Focus in on the right property for you - determine your 'must haves' and 'like to haves', and whether you'll need to make a trade-off between these and your preferred location
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Decide what kind of property you want - discover if your best option is to buy off the plan, find an established property or build yourself
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Deal with property professionals - cut through real estate agent spin and understand how buyers' agents work
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Find the right finance - choose the home loan that suits you and your finances
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Negotiate a great deal - move smoothly through the buying and settlement process, whether buying at auction or through private treaty sale
