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General FAQ’s
/ What’s included when I buy? / Do I need to save for moving expenses?
You will definitely want to ask what is included with the Unless you are “paying” your friends with pizza to help you move,
house you are buying. Just be careful not to assume you don’t let moving expenses catch you by surprise. The cost to
are keeping all the appliances, lighting fixtures and window move changes drastically whether you are moving local or long-
furnishings when you make an offer. Later, you might find distance—the latter being the more expensive of the two. If you
yourself upset when there’s a gaping, empty space in the are moving for a job opportunity, you may be able to work out a
kitchen where the refrigerator used to sit. relocation package with your new company to cover your costs.
/ What are similar homes selling for? / Can I have a pre-settlement inspection?
This is a question we can help you answer. We have insider Yes. You are entitled by law to a pre-settlement inspection
knowledge of current property sales and property types in which usually occurs within 24-48 hours of settlement.
our area. Answering this question can help you see if the This is an opportunity for you to be satisfied that the
home you want to buy is set at a fair price. property will be left in the same condition as when you
inspected it (at the time of negotiations).
/ Do we attend settlement?
No, not if you are represented by a Solicitor/Conveyancer.
They will attend settlement on your behalf.
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