Author: A simple trap to fall into when buying a home is to relax too soon after the purchase has been accepted. Don’t take it for granted that the settlement period will be smooth sailing. Instead, use the period leading up to settlement to ensure the agreed conditions of sale are carried out precisely as…

Author: When choosing your new home, the three key factors to consider are location, style and size. These three elements have significant impact upon your comfort and satisfaction levels, as well as the market value of your home. Location Location is imperative to the re-sale value of your home, so make sure you think ahead…

Author: Multiple offers and the 48 hour clauseTwo of the more common questions Rodi agents get asked are; ‘what happens when there are multiple offers on a property?’ and ‘what is the 48 hour clause?’. Let’s look at these separately. Multiple offers When a seller finds themselves in the envious position of having more than…

Author: If you find yourself looking to buy in a seller’s market, it’s important to be strategic in your purchasing approach. It’s understandable that you may be daunted by a market that sits in the seller’s favour, but if you’re organised, thorough and proactive, you could actually give yourself an advantage in a tight market….

Author: Make sure you check the title of a property you are thinking of buying to avoid any last minute surprises from covenants and easements. Covenants and easements are reasonably common and in most cases will not affect the value or saleability of the property – however some will. What is a covenant? A covenant…

Author: If you’re considering putting a ‘subject to sale’ offer on a property take the time to make yourself aware of the risks involved. Subject to sale offers commonly occur when you find a home you want to buy before selling your current home. While this isn’t an ideal circumstance, it is quite common. What…

Author: Three common issues that can trip you up at the last moment are: Conditions Most people have conditions applying to a property sale contract, such as the requirement to obtain home loan approval by a certain date. If the responsible party hasn’t met the condition by the agreed time, then the contract will default…

Author: As Western Australia’s population continues to grow, many developers are taking the opportunity to clear land and begin building apartments and townhouses using the off-the-plan sales method. Off-the-plan sales refer to property purchases that take place prior to the Certificate of Title being issued. It means buying on trust, albeit with a legal contract…

Author: What happens when on the day you move in to your new home, the happy experience sours when you discover the rose bush from the front yard has been removed, the mirror in the bathroom is gone and the dishwasher has been taken from the kitchen? These things were there when you inspected the…

Author: Check that everything works before buyingIt is a term of every contract that at settlement the property is in the same state and condition it was immediately prior to the contract date, so it makes sense that you ask the real estate agent what items are not working before locking into a contract. Special…