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Buyers & Sellers

Your complete property buying guide

Buying a home is a big step! There's a lot to do, from sorting out your finances and doing your research, to inspecting a property, making an offer, and going through the contract and settlement process.  We want to make your home buying experience as stress-free as possible. The Harcourts Buyers Guide is here to help.

Sorting out your finances

Budget
Mortgage calculator
Pre-approved finance
Mortgage advisers
Financing your home

Doing your research

Inspecting properties

The dwelling's structure
The neightbours
The location

Making an offer

How to make a formal offer
Common conditions of sale

Contracts & Settlement

After your offer is accepted
Selecting a solicitor / conveyancer
Property insurance
Property purchase costs
Possible expenses you may incur
Completing the purchase

Making the move

Your checklist

Your complete guide to buying at auction

Buying a home is exciting and there are many advantages to purchasing at auction. One advantage to attending an auction is you can be confident that the true market price for the property will become clear. This is because the auction process is very transparent. The opening bid is usually decided by bidders, but if no bidder puts forth an opening bid, the auctioneer may open with what is called a vendor bid. Bidders then ultimately decide on exactly what they feel the property is worth.

Unlike other methods of sale, your competitions offers are clear, you know exactly where you stand and how much the sellers are prepared to sell for. It's a proven system of success and you can change your mind as many times as you like.

Preparing for an auction

Clear benefits to buying at Auction

Sorting out your finances

Budget
Mortgage calculator
Pre-approved finance
Mortgage advisers
Financing your home

Doing your research

Inspecting properties

Making a pre-auction offer

How to make a formal offer
Common conditions of sale

Auction day formalities

Bidding strategies
Completing the purchase

Making the move

Your checklist

Concluding points to remember