Buying

Buying property can be a minefield if your doing it for the first time, however it doesn’t need to be. If you approach it the right way, you should find the home or investment property you want, for the price you can afford. Cardwell Real Estate are here to help you every step of the way with these pointers.

Always identify your preferred areas, bearing in mind affordability and your space requirements. Register with us on our website and an experienced sales executive will contact you to help you find the perfect property. Continue to monitor our web site to develop your knowledge of the market. Make sure you know the vendor’s anticipated price range before you become emotionally involved in the property.

Building a rapport with us means receiving the right advice which will help you feel confident about your buying decision.  Don’t be afraid to tell us if you are interested, there is nothing worse than missing out on a property because the salesperson was not aware of your interest. An appraisal or valuation will provide a useful and unemotional, report on the property. It's good insurance.

If you like a property, make a sensible offer, always close to what you are prepared to pay. If there is other interest in the property and a deadline is called, trust your Sales Executive to guide you in making your very best offer. You may not get a second chance. If you don't get a specialist's report, you run the risk of jeopardising your proposed investment, that's a fact.  

Once you’ve agreed the sale price and signed a sale and purchase agreement you will need to pay a deposit, which will be held in trust in a trust account until settlement. You will receive a copy of the sale contract to give to your Solicitor at this time.

On settlement day, your solicitor may request you make a pre-settlement inspection, just to make sure the property is in the condition you expected, and that everything has been included. If you can't attend, ask your Sales Executive if they can assist.