December 2016

What Comes First: The Property Or The Loan?

It’s easy to get carried away with the fun part of buying a property – looking at houses – but delaying the less compelling task of arranging finance will weaken your negotiating position on both the property and the loan. Looking for a property to purchase is an exciting time. Choices regarding location, size, number […]

Q&A: pest inspections

  Pest inspections are an essential part of the home-buying process. We spoke to Justin Hammerschmidt, an Inspector at Sydney PrePurchase, about what pest inspectors are looking for and how to interpret their reports.   Q What pest inspections need to be carried out prior to purchase? A pest inspection, officially known as a ‘Timber […]