Everything you need to buy with confidence
From financing and viewings to negotiation, conveyancing and handover — our step-by-step guides and checklists keep the process simple.
Popular guide categories
Jump to the parts of the journey you care about most.
1) Finance & mortgage basics
Get your numbers straight first — it makes the rest of the process faster and stronger.
Know your monthly comfort and request an Agreement in Principle (AIP).
Plan for deposit, conveyancing, valuation, land registry and move-in costs.
For overseas buyers, explore FX solutions to lock in rates and reduce fees.
2) Search & viewings
Turn a long list into a short list, then verify on site.
Schools, commute, yields, service charges and community amenities.
Light, noise, plumbing, layout flow, parking, building condition.
Comparables, disclosure docs, developer track record and defects.
3) Making an offer
Price is only one lever — terms matter too.
Price, timeline, inclusions, fixtures, financing and contingencies.
Use real comps, seller priorities and timing to your advantage.
For new-build/off-plan, reserve the unit and prepare SPA documents.
4) Conveyancing, completion & handover
Keep paperwork flowing and inspections thorough to avoid last-minute surprises.
Title checks, mortgage valuation and independent survey (where applicable).
Exchange contracts, transfer funds, register ownership and utilities.
Inspect, snag and document fixes; arrange keys and move-in logistics.
Downloadable resources
Checklists and cheat-sheets you can save and share with family.
Tools & calculators
Use these to pressure-test your budget before you view.
Buyer FAQs
Do you charge buyers a fee?
Usually the seller or developer covers our fee. Any exceptions are disclosed upfront.
Can overseas buyers purchase?
Yes — we support KYC, remote reservations and trusted conveyancers.
Ready vs. off-plan — which is better?
Ready offers certainty and immediate use; off-plan offers phased payments and potential price advantages. We’ll help you compare like-for-like.
Want a tailored buying plan?
Tell us your location, budget and timeframe — we’ll send a personalised path within a day.