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Tips For Buying Luxury Property: Be Informed, Negotiate Better
Originally published on Kizzis Luxury Properties. With the property market across Australia booming, and competition for those prime pieces of real estate tougher than ever, getting that dream home has never been more challenging. Despite the boom, however, it’s not necessarily money that’s the i...
How To Win 'Sealed Bids'
Now, more than ever, I’m being asked to compete in a sealed bids negotiation as directed by selling agents across the country. This is a popular way to sell homes fast when there are many buyers involved and to avoid agents dragging out a 4 week auction campaign. They can be hugely overwhelming fo...
Video: Hello Haus On 'The Business Of Property'
Scott from Hello Haus was recently a guest on The Business of Property Series with Cheryl Leong from Property Development Australia Facebook Group discussing how to "Negotiate Deals Like An Expert". Check out the video below.
Don't Start What You Can't Finish
"CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PURCHASE!" That’s all I can say to so many clients that reached out for my advice initially. The ones who chose to go it solo in negotiations and who then call me to say “I bought the house but I feel sick that I overpaid”. What else is there to say in that situation ?...
Why Buying Early In An Auction Campaign Is Crucial
When it comes to Auctions - don’t be scared, be organised! I’ve personally started the hunt for my next purchase, number 28! This week I’ve missed out on two properties that were auction focused sellers, some deals just don’t stack up and all you can do is make your best offer and walk away if i...
Domain: How to buy the home you’re renting from your landlord
Scott Aggett from Hello Haus was recently featured on a Domain.com.au article on how to buy a property you're renting from the landlord. 'For many renters, the time will eventually come to make the jump from tenant to home owner. But if you simply love the home you’re already in; it’s possibl...
Video: Negotiation Techniques When Buying A Property
Scott Aggett from Hello Haus joined E8 Academy to discuss how to negotiate and win property deals.
Check out the video below.
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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...