Buying a Property For Dummies, Australian Edition (E-Book) von Nicola McDougall

Introduction 1

Chapter 1: Getting Ready to Buy Real Estate 5

Chapter 2: Understanding Buying Strategies 15

Chapter 3: Finding Your Expert Team 23

Chapter 4: Financing Your Property Purchase 37

Chapter 5: Understanding Mortgages 45

Chapter 6: Working Out the Ongoing Costs of Real Estate 61

Chapter 7: Evaluating Property and Making an Offer 75

Chapter 8: Getting Your Head Around the Legal Requirements 107

Chapter 9: Ten (Okay, Six) Signs Youre About to be Stung by a Spruiker 127

Index 133

Take the stress out of buying a property with this handy guide that covers everything you need to know!

Are you a first-time buyer? Or perhaps youre looking to move on and up in todays competitive property market? If you feel overwhelmed by the jargon, the unsolicited advice, and the complicated finances, youre not alone. So how can you be confident youre ticking all the right boxes? WithBuying a Property For Dummies!

This straightforward, step-by-step guide will help you get the best deal on your new house, apartment or investment property.

• Learn about different types of residential properties and different buying strategies
• Calculate the costs ahead of you and understand how your mortgage will work
• Learn how to value a property, negotiate, and make a successful bid or offer
• Get tips on when and where to seek expert help

Theres no denying that buying property can be stressful. But withBuying a Property For Dummies, you can sleep easy. This clear, practical handbook will ensure youre making the right moves to realise your property dream soonerand that new your property is a sound investment for your future!

Nicola McDougallis an experienced Australian property and finance journalist, blog writer, and property investor. She is co-author ofThe Female Investor and is the current chair of the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA).

Bruce Brammall is a licensed financial advisor and mortgage broker, finance columnist, bestselling author and successful property investor.