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Podcast: What is happening in Australia's property market
Scientiam Invest - Evidence Based Investors Australia recently had Scott Aggett from Hello Haus on the podcast discussing the state of Australia's property market. "In these podcasts we talk all things investing - and right now everyone is talking about property ! It just keeps going up ! How,...
50 Not Out - Why you shouldn't buy until you've seen 50 properties
50 properties, NO WAY! Yes way … it’s the only way to truly know your stuff. You’re talking about dropping hundreds of thousands, maybe millions of dollars on a single home or investment, it’s a huge financial commitment. Product knowledge and understanding market value is crucial in making the ri...
Expert Agent Wrong By 30% & Why You Should Not Rely On Guide Prices
Who saw this article on Domain published recently? Now, I should state that I didn’t see this property in the flesh, nor did I track the local Paddington market to write this article - I’m simply picking up on the typical media hype when a property sells well over reserve to break down what may...
Ex-Agent's Cheat Sheet To Buy Smarter in 2021
Starting out Building a strong knowledge base and the foundations to springboard you onto the property ladder are crucial to get right before you set out on the hunt. Without these tools, you will waste time looking at the wrong properties or worst still - locate your dream home or investment only...
Top 5 Do & Don'ts At Open Homes
Do This Ask the right questions: Why is the vendor selling & what is their ideal timeframe, a long or short settlement or flexible rolling settlement perhaps? Can I have a 5% deposit & offer subject to satisfactory finance plus building and pest reports? What is the best offer you have rej...
In A Changing Market - Don't Get Caught Bidding Against Yourself
Over the weekend, you may have seen the national article relating to an auction for a home in Sydney. In Arncliffe, a buyer bid against himself 3 times in order to walk away with the keys to a semi-detached house for $1.25 million, $150,000 above reserve. 4 parties registered to bid with everyone...
The Australian: Homebuyers left with ‘no chance in hell’ as underquoting leaves hopes dashed
Scott Aggett from Hello Haus was recently featured in a piece on The Australian about the issues surrounding underquoting on property. Potential homebuyers are turning up to auctions with “no chance in hell”, as underquoting agents use a loophole to avoid disclosing prior offers, market watcher...
Podcast: Hello Haus on Pizza & Property
Property & Pizza recently had Scott Aggett from Hello Haus on the podcast discussing how to negotiate and win property deals. "Scott Aggett is fast becoming the go to guy for Australian real estate negotiations, this is a man who has put together deals on both sides of the buyer and seller fence...
How to buy the house you’re renting if you don’t want to let it go
Purchasing the home you are renting isn’t as uncommon as you might think. In many ways, a ‘try before you buy’ opportunity can be a great way to make sure you truly love a place before you enter into a mortgage. Because it’s often a process that takes place behind the scenes, access to professiona...
Save thousands on your next property purchase with this nifty negotiation strategy
By Scott Aggett, founder of contract negotiation agency Hello Haus. Buying a home can be an emotional and stressful experience if you’re going it alone. But if you have enough knowledge on the home’s history and its vendors, you will be able to lead the buying conversation and potentially save t...
Video: Negotiation masterclass for a hot market
Scott Aggett from Hello Haus joins the AUS Property Investors Facebook Group for a negotiation masterclass. 'Joe & I were speaking to Scott earlier and are excited to be bringing you this session with a guy who's job is to help buyer's negotiate day in day out.. This is particularly important g...
How To Secure A Property Faster In 2021
By Scott Aggett , Expert Property Negotiator, Hello Haus 2020 for so many different reasons was a crazy year, and it was no different for property prices. Tipped to see falls of up to -30% at the beginning of the virus outbreak as called by the big 4 banks in Australia, fast forward to today,...