Everyone has that dream home they hope to find one day, which ticks all the boxes in terms of location, amenities and style. But the key question is\u00a0\u2013<\/span>\u00a0does it really exist?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Melbourne-based licensed real estate<\/a> agent and buyers advocate, Cate Bakos,\u00a0<\/span>offers<\/a> her expert advice on how to search for a property and weigh up the importance of all your dream home criteria.<\/p>\n For some, life is all about catching up with friends, going out to eat at great local restaurants and spending less time commuting to work.<\/span><\/p>\n Others may simply want to live close to their family.<\/span><\/p>\n People with children may want a specific number of bedrooms or a large backyard.<\/span><\/p>\n Those who love a distinct architectural style will likely prioritise a particular era while looking for their ideal home<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019re all different, and tapping into what you <\/em>love and what you<\/em> need is key before buying somewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n Making sure your property search<\/a> is tailored to you from the offset <\/span>\u2013 as well as realistic <\/span>\u2013\u00a0can save you months, if not years, of wasted weekends. I\u2019ve met so many home-buyers who\u2019ve squandered so much of their free time inspecting properties exceeding their budget.<\/span><\/p>\n You may need to make compromises. Will you choose a stunning view or proximity to the CBD? Picture:\u00a0Realestate.com.au<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Once you\u2019ve decided on your budget limit, it\u2019s time to focus on the search. <\/span><\/p>\n This is where things can get interesting, as this is the part of the process that requires two people to agree <\/span>\u2013 cue quarrels and compromise.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re buying with a partner, one of you might want a modern kitchen and granny flat while the other may have a hankering for a hot tub and powered shed. Each to their own.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sitting down and writing a list of \u201cmust-have\u201d vs \u201cnice-to-have\u201d together will hopefully help you both be on the same page before you start hitting open inspections.<\/span><\/p>\n Break it down\u2026property searches are made up of these essential elements:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes it\u2019s easy to lose sight of the vital must haves, especially if your property search starts to drag on and you become disheartened. <\/span><\/p>\n However, it\u2019s worth noting that completely over-compromising and buying somewhere not fully suitable often ends up with the property being re-listed for sale within a short time and you packing up and moving <\/span>\u2013 again.<\/p>\n
\n <\/p><\/div>\n [ad_2]Decide what\u2019s most important to you<\/em>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Cate provides general opinions and issues to consider when buying property in the current market. \u00a0These should not be treated as investment advice. Always obtain advice based on your individual circumstances.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/h6>\n
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