In today’s Sydney market, it is not easy to find that perfect waterfront property that ticks all the boxes for the ideal lifestyle. There is something special about living on a waterfront property. The lifestyle that a waterfront home offers includes such recreational activities as fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming and…
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Watch out for the Sewer that cuts across the property
We recently acted for a Client who was interested in purchasing a property that had a sewer that ran straight across the block of land and under the house (see diagram). It is important that you check the sewer diagram contained in the contract to make sure that you are…
Look at the downside risk FIRST …….
Most people when they look at a deal – they look at the upside potential first. In my opinion, this is the incorrect approach. During my 20 years in legal practice – I have found that the most successful entrepreneurs and investors have identified the downside risk BEFORE the upside…
Top tips for buying real estate in 2019
We are often asked- what are the top tips for buying real estate? In this post we will list a few of the top tips we have implemented over the years that have proved successful. Whilst there is no guarantee that buying real estate will lead to wealth, what is…
Why you need a Buyers Agent on your side?
The question has always been posed – “Why do I need a Buyers Agent when I can do it myself? Why would I spend the money?” I thought this would be a great opportunity to answer the question and explain the benefits a buyer gets by engaging a qualified and…
Waterfront opportunities on the Georges River Sydney
Sydney Harbour is not the only waterfront in Sydney. There are other opportunities in Sydney to live the waterfront lifestyle. The Georges River has many opportunities in which to acquire an affordable piece of Sydney Real Estate. We have set out below a number of recent transactions along the Georges…
Due Diligence for Waterfront buyers
Buying waterfront real estate is not like buying any ordinary type of property. Buying waterfront property requires more specific and in depth due diligence. Set out below is a very general list of matters that need to be investigated before buying a waterfront home: Is the property affected by flood?…
Sydney Waterfront real estate – the best in the world
Sydney Waterfront commands the highest premium in the world, according to a 2019 Global Waterfront Report by Knight Frank. The Report measured the premium a waterfront property generates in key cities around the world. According to the Report: “Waterfront properties are also amongst the most liquid. Even in a depressed…
Carver Lawyers grows its Real Estate Buyers Agency Division
Carver Lawyers have continued its expansion into the Real Estate Buyers Agency Sector. As a law firm with specialist real estate knowledge and experience we have strengthened our real estate services by dedicating a specialist division of the business to a Buyers Agency offering. After practising conveyancing for nearly 20…