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Public auction or private treaty?   Public auction At public auction the property is sold to the highest bidder, after the vendor’s reserve price has been reached or exceeded. There is no cooling off period with auctions and contracts are exchanged immediately following the sale. This contract is unconditional and the successful buyer will be […]

When selling a property in New South Wales at what point is the sale legally binding? Once a vendor reaches an agreement with a purchaser they have what is known as “offer and acceptance.” At this point neither party is legally bound and both parties are free to walk away from the deal without penalty. […]

Why do I need a real estate agent to sell my property? It is possible to sell your own home and some people have done it successfully, however the task for most is not an easy one. There are several compelling reasons to retain a professional real estate agent to act on your behalf on […]

Contract for the sale and purchase of land in New South Wales Before marketing your property for sale your solicitor or conveyancer should prepare the contract for sale as it is a complex legal document. In New South Wales the law requires that a contract for sale be available for inspection before the property is […]

Deciding on when to sell a home is an exercise in considering and balancing various factors, including: Market conditions Seasonality Personal circumstances Selling and buying in the same market Market conditions The real estate market like the share market moves up and down in market cycles. The trick of course is to sell at the […]

The first thing to realise is you are not alone! They say selling your home is one of the most stressful things you can do so what you are feeling is perfectly natural. Having said that those emotions if left unchecked will add to your stress levels and might well compromise your sale price in […]