Ten top tips for buyers

1.       Don’t take list price as an indication of, or near to the value of a property

2.       Do your research on what properties are selling for (use the internet, talk to agents and keep good notes)

3.       Always inspect as many properties as you can in your chosen area

4.       Attend auctions in your chosen area to gauge interest

5.       When making an offer don’t be afraid to go significantly below list price if that is where you think the value lies

6.       Back up your offer with your research or market evidence

7.       There is more to negotiate than just price. The vendor might accept a lower price for a shorter settlement

8.       Put a time limit on your offer (e.g. 24 hours), don’t just leave it sitting there

9.       Seize on the good opportunities fast and shut the rest of the market out by doing this.

10.   Remember the best results come from focus and a plan, stick to a plan

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