Are you looking to purchase an apartment soon (or down the line)?

Apartments are a lot more common in the major capital cities, especially Sydney and Melbourne. But regardless of where you’re looking to buy, there are some particularly BIG issues you need to be aware of. 

Today we’re talking about the three most common mistakes that apartment buyers make, and how you can avoid them. We’re going to share how you can create a plan to make sure you don’t get caught out and so much more!

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See you on the inside!

 

Episode Highlights:

1. “What’s on title” versus “exclusive use” [03:40]
1. Buying strata property [4:40]


2. Lack of knowledge can cause you to make rash decisions [09:01]
3. Don’t just rely on the floor plan given - dig deeper! [10:15]
4. Parking spaces & their value proposition in titles [11:40]
5. How much can by-laws impact a property’s livability? [17:22]
6. The disclosure statement [23:24]
7. Some examples of deal breakers [24:49]
8. You don’t want a building that gets hit with a fire order [26:51]
1. By-laws need to be created each time a building gets upgraded [28:02]


9. A look at visitor parking provisions [31:52]
10. Know what is and isn’t covered by strata levies [34:05]
1. Understanding company titles [34:41]
2. What’s covered by strata levies? [36:43]
3. How are these levies forecasted & calculated? [38:02]


11. Stratas can be a great place to live in [43:07]

 

Links from the episode:

• Check out our Where to Buy workshop!
• Take our P.A.C.E. Course to get your first home purchase right without going down rabbit holes!
• Listen to our episode on ‘What to Ask Your Conveyancer’!
• Visit our FREE RESOURCES page!

 

Connect With Us:

• Home Buyer Academy Website (https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/)

 

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