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Buying a Home

This is where it gets exciting. You've decided to search for your new home in the desirable central suburbs of the greater Ponsonby area.

 There are many reasons why these areas enjoy ever increasing demand, but generally speaking it's the easy access to motorways and the CBD as well as the diverse range of top-end restaurants, cafes, bars and boutiques that are right on our doorstep. Living in the area also means you'll be surrounded by the high number of successful, talented and interesting people that tend to populate the area.

This is certainly one of the most vibrant areas of the country and the lifestyle on offer is something special.

Any new home comes with a price tag so you need to roll up your sleeves and do some homework. A quick and easy way to stay informed is to register your buyer requirements with us. You should also devote some time to open homing, comparison shopping, attending auctions, gathering sales statistics and conducting regular online searches. 

You should also become familiar with obtaining information from the council property file records and services. Remember that location is king, so narrow your search to the areas you prefer and also have a mental list of the features you actually need in your next home. What is going to be most important to you in the coming years, what lifestyle goals do you hope to achieve and is the family likely to increase or decrease in size. What primary school zone do you want to be in?

There are some fantastic opportunities out there at the moment and it is simply a matter of finding the home that is right for you and being confident about making a fair offer.

We recommend that you allow yourself the opportunity of completing a thorough due diligence on the property you choose. It pays to check the LIM report and title and possibly get a building inspection done. Buyers should also be aware that a deposit of 10% of the purchase price is usually required at the time of offer and acceptance.

A pre-settlement inspection is also a good idea. This involves you visiting the property just prior to settlement to ensure that the home is in the same condition as when your offer was accepted.

Custom Residential agents are trained to deliver buyers accurate information in a timely and personable fashion. Our agents are approachable and wish to be of as much assistance as possible during your property search. We will keep you informed via either email or phone and want to get alongside you to show you as many options as possible.

Our agents are dedicated to specialist areas of the community and may also be able to show your properties that are not officially on the market. Feel free to ask us as many questions as you like, it's our job to have the answers.

In practical terms, you will probably discover one agent in the office who you best connect with. Use this agent to deliver any statistics, advice or information that you need. Personal service is alive and well at Custom Residential.

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