HERE IS YOUR 8 POINT CHECKLIST TO COMPLETE PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL OFFER TO PURCHASE A PROPERTY π.
Before submitting an offer TO PURCHASE
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1. Engage a broker to discuss your financing options π°
- Consider obtaining finance pre-approval β
- Seek advice on finance approval timeframes
2. Determine how you would like to purchase the property π‘
- Do you want to purchase it in your name solely or with someone else? Do you want to purchase using a company or trust πͺ?Β
- Talk with an accountant or financial planner to understand the tax implications of various purchasing entities βοΈ
- It isnβt simple to add, remove or change a party to the contract once it is signed, so itβs important to get it right upfront π§
3. Determine what deposit you would like to include with the offer to purchase ππ¨:
- A Percentage 5% or 10%; or
- A fixed deposit, and example would be – $1,000.00 initial and $10,000.00 as a balance paid on unconditional.
4. Make sure you budget for all associated costs πΈ, including:
- Transfer duty
- Bank valuation
- Building & pest inspector
- Legal professional fees
- Legal disbursements required, such as search fees when conducting legal due diligence prior to settlement.
- Lender fees
- Property insurance
how to Submit an offer AND/OR sign a contract
5. Submit an offer in one of two ways:
- Expression of interest β not legally binding π
- Sign a contract which is submitted to the seller β legally binding if/once the seller signs π
6. MAP Lawyers strongly recommends that you have a solicitor review the draft contract prior to signing π (FOR STANDARD CONTRACTS MAP LAWYERS DOES THIS FREE OF CHARGE Β β ).
7. Ask the agent to update the contract with any recommended changes that your solicitor has provided π
8. Sign the contract π