Consult with your bank to establish a budget for your property purchase. Prepare a list of preferred area's in which to buy. In particular, think of travel time to work, the proximity to schools, shops and transport.

Take the time to inspect every property in your preferred part of town so you can see how property size, position and quality equates to price. Attend the area's auctions or call the Abercromby's agent involved to ascertain the mood of the market.

At Abercromby's we would be more than happy to assist in bidding at auction on your behalf at absolutely no cost to you. We are able to identify buyers, ascertain real expectations on price and in the event of the property being passed in are expert negotiators.

Should you become the successful buyer, whether at auction or private sale, usually a 10% deposit will be required upon signing the contract of sale. This figure is then held in an interest bearing trust account until the settlement date of the contract.