Buying Property For Dummies

di Karin Derkley (Autore)

John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd, 2011

Created especially for the Australian customer! Learn to: Find the perfect property for you Finance your dream Choose from an established home, brand-new property or a 'fixer-upper' Get your foot on the property ladder! Open the book and find: Strategies for getting your deposit together Pros and cons of buying a period home What's involved with becoming an owner-builder Pitfalls to consider when buying 'off the plan' How to secure a home loan if you're self-employed Tactics to beat the auctioneersat their own game Unearth your dream home and negotiate the mortgage maze Do you search property websites, wondering whether a particular property could be your dream home? Do you feel like you're wasting money on rent but are confused by the world of real estate - and real estate agents? Relax! This practical guide covers all aspects of buying property, from buying a piece of history to building from scratch to signing on the dotted line. Work out whether you're ready to buy - find out whether you're ready for the commitment of buying property, financially and psychologically Focus in on the right property for you - determine your 'must haves' and 'like to haves', and whether you'll need to make a trade-off between these and your preferred location Decide what kind of property you want - discover if your best option is to buy off the plan, find an established property or build yourself Deal with property professionals - cut through real estate agent spin and understand how buyers' agents work Find the right finance - choose the home loan that suits you and your finances Negotiate a great deal - move smoothly through the buying and settlement process, whether buying at auction or through private treaty sale

• Autore: Karin Derkley
• Editore: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd
• Anno: 2011
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 272 p.
• Dimensioni: 216 x 142 mm
• Peso: 318 gr.
• EAN: 9780730375562

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