Buying a property in the current market can be a real challenge and for some people it can be a struggle. There are so many issues that you need to consider in order to be successful in purchasing your dream property. You need to have money of course. But even if you have money, you…
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I’m excited to share with you something that I have been working on for the last few months. My new podcast “The NSW Property Show with Svetlana Thorpe” is live. You can find it on Apple Podcast and Spotify. This podcast is for everyone who is planning to buy or sell a property in NSW…
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When you’re buying or selling property, it makes sense to complete the transaction online so you can save time and keep track of everything. In the past, the exchange of property has required a lot of paperwork, with cheques and contracts being handed back and forth between parties. This was time-consuming and stressful, especially on…
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When buying or selling a house, many ask if they need a conveyancer or if they can manage the contracts themselves. Here’s the expert answer. It’s just a few signatures on some pages, right? So when they are selling or buying a home, many ask the question, “Do I really need a conveyancer?” Having a…
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In the rush to secure the home they have fallen in love with, many people are tempted to skip the pre-purchase inspections because they’re not sure if it is worth it. Buying a property is probably one of the most important things you will do. Some of us buy property only once or twice in…
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A house deposit is a significant sum of money. Find out who should take responsibility for collecting and holding onto it in the leadup to settlement. When you offer to buy a home, the standard expectation is that you will hand a deposit to the seller ahead of the settlement period, which is usually 42…
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