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Top must-knows for buying and renting property in 2019
Top must-knows for buying and renting property in 2019
Date: 2019-02-01
Potential buyers who plan on purchasing real estate in the year ahead should take note that there are many important aspects which ought to be considered to take full advantage of the market conditions for the year.
Advice to first time buyers would be to try and purchase in the first half of the year while the market continues to lean in their favour. Since the property market in general is likely to be off to a slower start in the first half of the year, it is likely that sellers will be more open to negotiations.
Similarly,first-time renters should conduct a thorough market research before making any decisions.
All tenants should, however, take note that there might well be an uptake in the market in the second half of 2019.It would be advisable for tenants to budget for rental increases towards the end of the year.
Advice for repeat buyers who want to purchase in 2019 is not to skip the process of shopping around for the best possible deal on a new home loan should they require one.
A finally piece of advice is to make sure that buyers and renters alike work through a trusted real estate professional to make sure they receive reliable advice on how to best navigate whichever market conditions they find themselves in when they decide to start their search.
Realestate agentsare not just professional house hunters. They are also there to advice, help, and guide you through the whole process. Working through a reliable real estate professional will help you find your perfect home at the best possible price and in the shortest amount of time , something every purchaser will benefit from in the 2019 market.