Buying a Home

How to buy a house the right way

Do you need some trustworthy tips for buying a house from qualified and experienced real estate agents? Buying your first home is a huge milestone in life and there'll be a substantial, long-term financial commitment that comes with this. That's why Century 21 is here to help you work towards a thorough assessment of your ideal property and establish what will suit your personal circumstances.

If you've worked out what your ideal property is, where you'd like to be located and you've got mortgage pre-approval, you're ready to put in a bid. However, before jumping straight into a bid, it's extremely important to do your research and ensure that you are fully informed about a property, its condition and all the legal information in the contract of sale.

If you're wondering how to buy a house and keep yourself totally protect from unscrupulous sellers or unknown property damage, Century 21 can help. For professional assistance when it comes to buying your first home or for expert tips for buying a house, contact your local Century 21 branch now.

What you must consider when buying your home

  • Attain expert legal advice so that you fully understand what the contract of sale contains before signing anything
  • Get a professional building/pest inspection to ensure you are informed and able to make an offer that reflects the true value of the property
  • Professional inspections could uncover severe maintenance, electrical, structural, drainage, roof, ventilation, window seal and environmental problems
  • Obtain professional advice to make sure that your offer strategy is best positioned to get you the sale you're looking for
  • When buying at auction, ensure you're comfortable with the bidding process, set yourself a limit, avoid entering personal bidding wars and ensure finance is available
  • Consider whether the current housing market is financially favourable to you
  • Set a strict budget and think about whether you want to go all the way to your price ceiling
  • Remember that if you don't get the property you're after, there are many other properties on the market that will suit you

Let our team help you navigate the steps to buying a house

There are numerous routes you can go down when buying your first home. You can buy via the traditional method through a reputable and trustworthy estate agency like Century 21. Our highly qualified team can help you make the preparations needed before you move in to make an offer. Our expert insight will maximise the chances of you making the most of your pre-approval finances and having your offer accepted.

Alternatively, the steps to buying a house may lead you to an auction. An auction can be tricky to navigate and that is why preplanning is essential. Ensure you are comfortable with the bidding process, set yourself a limit, avoid entering personal bidding wars and take your chequebook with you.

The right of negotiation is normally given to the highest bidder. With the assistance of your local Century 21 branch, you can receive expert advice as to whether it is in your best interests to go ahead with an offer.

Do you want to secure your new purchase after your successful bid? For further information on how you can do just this, check out Buying - Securing Your Purchase.