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HOMES>DIY>Moving house

Moving house

Buying a home is an important decision and purchasing your first home, even more so. Here are the 10 steps to avoid when it comes to purchasing your first property.
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  • 1. Not securing pre-approval 1. Not securing pre-approval
  • 2. Not doing your research 2. Not doing your research
  • 3. Not being familiar with the sales process 3. Not being familiar with the sales process
  • 4. Not looking at all aspects of the property 4. Not looking at all aspects of the property
  • 5. Choosing the wrong area 5. Choosing the wrong area
  • 6. Failing to get a property inspection or strata report 6. Failing to get a property inspection or strata report
  • 7. Not acting quickly enough 7. Not acting quickly enough
  • 8. Not being alert to gazumping 8. Not being alert to gazumping
  • 9. Letting your emotions get in the way 9. Letting your emotions get in the way
  • 10. Going beyond your means and budget 10. Going beyond your means and budget
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