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randpm · 08-03-2007, 01:41 PM

Hi Guys.... we have been on 6th trip to Aus. and are now waiting for our visa. Whilst on the last two trips we have ben looking at the house market in depth. There is a lot to consider and don't forget the tax on buying a house here is 6%.
As for haggling they often use the wording "Price $******* plus" the plus means on average they expect 10% more than the suggested asking price! This is a way of getting buyers to compete in making offers and sometimes sellers get a lot more than expected thanks to the very articulate agents!!!
Have a good look at the websites on Australian property and some have lots of info. on buying proceedures. The main issue we have found is going to be good research and don't rush or be rushed by the agents. Every proerty here is different and its very hard to get a fix on the right price to pay.

Then there is the whole process of auction.....you need to visit a few they are quite an experience.....!
hope this helps a little...take care"Buyer beware"

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randpm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Essesx,UK/ KL Malaysia/ Melbourne Posts: 23	Hi Guys.... we have been on 6th trip to Aus. and are now waiting for our visa. Whilst on the last two trips we have ben looking at the house market in depth. There is a lot to consider and don't forget the tax on buying a house here is 6%. As for haggling they often use the wording "Price $******* plus" the plus means on average they expect 10% more than the suggested asking price! This is a way of getting buyers to compete in making offers and sometimes sellers get a lot more than expected thanks to the very articulate agents!!! Have a good look at the websites on Australian property and some have lots of info. on buying proceedures. The main issue we have found is going to be good research and don't rush or be rushed by the agents. Every proerty here is different and its very hard to get a fix on the right price to pay. Then there is the whole process of auction.....you need to visit a few they are quite an experience.....! hope this helps a little...take care"Buyer beware"