February 2007

Welcome to the new look edition of House Search News for 2007!

Not only do we now have a whole new look, but we are proud to showcase the first of our monthly newsletters which aim to provide you with an update on the Sydney property market and guide to useful tips and information about buying real estate in general.

Should you or a colleague be interested in finding out how a buyers agent can benefit you with your next home or investment purchase here in Sydney, please go to our website for further information. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you might have or to arrange an obligation free meeting to discuss your specific requirements. We make buying property stress-free!

Warm Regards

Jacque Parker and Theresa McHale

Directors
House Search Australia

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FREE Property Checklist

Looking at multiple properties and becoming forgetful about the details?
Don’t waste precious time writing out features and jotting notes on those glossy real estate brochures. Simply use this FREE Property Checklist, designed by House Search, to help you in your hunt. Click here to download and make those inspections easier!

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Market Update – Sydney property news

Sydney’s real estate market may have officially moved out of the bottom of the cycle, if you follow the opinions of leading experts such as PRD Nationwide director Tim Lawless. He anticipates a higher level of investment in the Sydney market later this year and believes that investors are slowly being lured back for a number of reasons.

“The prospect of capital growth is now becoming apparent as the market moves out of the bottom of the cycle. The notion of buying at the bottom and selling at the top certainly applies to property and the current conditions certainly represent a buyers’ market.”

Click here for the full article

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Useful Links

This month’s link is to one of Australia’s most comprehensive wealth education sites:
InvestEd

Membership is absolutely free so join today if you’re interested in learning and discussing investment with others. This online source of financial education is a fantastic resource, whether or not your interests lay in shares, super, funds or property. Chat with likeminded people and increase your knowledge.

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Article of the month – TOP 10 BUYER MISTAKES

We’ve all heard the horror stories of buyers who’ve neglected their due diligence and ended up with a lemon of a property. They may have bought in the wrong area or they’ve even overpaid (not that they would ever admit to this!) for their supposed dream home.

When you’re investing your hard earned cash and taking out a loan for what is usually the single largest asset of your life, it pays to do your research and invest the time necessary to ensure that you are getting a great result. In this month’s article, House Search were asked for their opinion, along with other Sydney agents, on what mistakes buyers commonly make when purchasing. It makes for interesting reading, especially if you’re considering buying in the near future. Click here for the full article.