Eight top tips for buying property when the market is hot
In a highly competitive property market it is essential to get the buying strategy locked firmly in place in order to strike when the time is right.
The national real estate market is running hot, with advertised supply levels about 20 per cent below average for this time of the year. (Image source: TechAnimationStock/Shutterstock.com)
When a hot property comes along, there’s nothing worse than being caught off-guard — scrambling for paperwork, second-guessing your criteria, or hesitating while another buyer swoops in.
At the same time, rushing into a purchase without proper preparation can be just as dangerous. Over the years I’ve seen too many buyers take shortcuts that end up costing them dearly.
The good news? You can be prepared to act quickly without cutting corners. He…
