Buying a new home is fun and exciting. It can be a great adventure, or a nightmare depending on how you go about it.

So far we have discussed several important things to consider when you are purchasing a new home such as taking your time and finding what you really want. In this installment we will continue to look at important things to consider when purchasing a home.

Get An Inspection Done

Everyone has heard that home inspections are very important, but some people, in their rush to buy a home, will skip over this important step in an attempt to save time and money. Don’t do it. A home inspection is extremely important. The cost to have an inspection done is well worth it. Especially if you find out that something is horribly wrong with the house that you want to buy. Knowing what you are getting into is a very important part of buying a property.

When you have your home inspection done it is also important to go with your home inspector and be there when the home inspection is being conducted. This can further help to save you money in the long run. By being present at the inspection you will be able to ask questions and see what kinds of problems exist in the house with our own eyes. This will help you to make a more informed decision on whether you want to buy the house after all. It is also a good idea to talk to the inspector about any repairs that need to be made and ask for an estimate on how much it will cost to get those repairs taken care of.

In the next installment we will continue to look at important things to be aware of when purchasing a new home.

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We have already looked at several suburbs that are expected to be great places to live in in 2009. Now we will continue to explore the best place to buy real estate in Australia in 2009.

• Cape Woolamai - just 86 km away from Melbourne CDB on Philips Island, Cape Woolamai is an affordable suburb that offers the most affordability in the area. There are a wide variety of homes available in Cape Woolamai and an eclectic style that makes it truly unique. This lovely suburb is the most affordable place to live on Philips Island and nearby Wonthaggi offers residents shopping, petrol and hotels. The average median home price in Cape Woolamai is $267,500.

• Wonthella - located within the regional centre of WA, Geraldton, Wonthella offers its residents affordability and convenience. This area is much more affordable than its counterparts with an average median home price of $339,500.

• Upper Burnie - this is the part of Burnie that is on the north coast of Tasmania and fronts Bass Strait. Many of the homes in Upper Burnie are unrenovated and have great investment potential. With the average median home price at just $180,750 Upper Burnie is the most affordable area in Burnie.

• Esk - just 65 km north west of Brisbane, Esk offers a quant place to live outside the city with easy commutability. There are many timber homes in Esk which gives it a charming appeal. And since it is so close to Brisbane, Esk is a great place to live if you want to be outside of the city, but still close enough to enjoy all that Brisbane has to offer. The average median price for a home in Esk is $245,00.

In our next installment we will wrap up this series on the best places to buy real estate in Australia in 2009.

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In the last blog post we talked about determining where to look for real estate property and explored using real estate auctions to find you dream home. In this installment we are going to be talking about a couple other ways to find real estate in Australia.

Check Out The Local Listings

One of the first places to check for real estate that is for sale in the area that you wish to buy in is the local paper. This will give you a good idea of what is out there for properties and how much they cost. If you are looking at real estate in more than one area you can purchase multiple newspapers to get a good feeling for what the properties are going for In those different areas. This may help you narrow down your search according to price and desirability.

Once you determine to purchase a piece of real estate property it may also be a good idea to get the assistance of a real estate agent to aid you in your search for property. Look for a Real Estate agent who is registered with the Real Estate Institute of the Australian State where you are looking for your real estate property.

Buying Real Estate The Conventional Way

In addition to using the local paper and hitting up the auctions you can also choose to buy your real estate property in the conventional way. This is probably the most popular way that real estate is bought and sold. The steps to using conventional methods of purchasing real estate are very simple:

• Find a property that you would like to purchase

• Make an offer of what you would be willing to pay for that property

• If your offer is accepted, a deposit can be paid to hold the property until a Contract of Sale is drawn up.

• If, for any reason, you decide not to go ahead with the purchase of the home the deposit is refundable.

• The Contract of Sale will outlive all the terms, conditions and restrictions of the sale. When you sign the Contract of Sale a 10% non refundable deposit is usually paid.

• The contract will undergo the usual round of inspections and searches and once all of those formalities are completed the sale is basically completed.

You can expect to pay an additional 5% of the purchase price of your real estate property in legal fees, mortgage arrangement fees and taxes. Prices will vary from State to State and your real estate agent should be able to give you more approximate figures of what to expect. Whenever you are in doubt be sure to ask any questions you need to until you are completely satisfied and happy with your real estate decision.

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If you are looking for a real estate property, there are many ways to go about finding that perfect piece of property. There are several factors that will determine where you look for your real estate property. If you have a job, you may need to limit your search to areas that are within a reasonable commuting distance. It is also important to check into other things, such as schools, crime, and the location of shopping areas and hospitals.

Once you decide where you would like to purchase your real estate, its time to begin your search.

Buying Real Estate At An Auction

When you are looking at buying a home at an auction it is very important that you check out the property that you are interested in before you bid on it. When you purchase a property at an auction a 10% non refundable deposit will need to be paid immediately at the site of the auction. You will not be able to get this money back if you change your mind about wanting that particular property, so make sure you get a good look at the property and any tests or surveys done on it in the days leading up to the auction before you start bidding.

You will also want to make sure that you have your deposit money with you to pay at the time of the auction. Before the auction takes place you will also need to get approval for financing and know how much you are able to afford. It can be easy to get carried away with the excitement of bidding, so be careful. Have a pre-determined amount that you are willing to pay and don’t go over that amount in the heat of the moment.

In the next installment we will look at other popular ways to purchase real estate in Australia.

Sean Rasmussen
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