Buying With Barfoot & Thompson

The key to successfully buying real estate is to gather as much information as possible about homes on the market in your preferred area and in your price range. That way you’ll have a good feel for the relative values of properties.

You’re already in a great place to start your research. By adding properties to your “favourites” list, you’ll quickly see a pattern emerge on what you are after. Property publications such as Property Press and visiting open homes are other great tools.

Another essential part of finding the perfect property is to form a relationship with a salesperson. By getting to know you, your likes and your dislikes, your salesperson may be able to introduce you to a perfect property that you had previously passed by or overlooked.

Useful Resources

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Auction bidding cardThe Buyer's Guide to Auctions

Unsure how to go about buying a property for sale by Auction? Find out more about how property auctions work here.

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The Buyer's Guide to Sale and Negotiation

How do you go about making an offer for a property you want to buy? Read this article to find out more sale by negotiation.

Confidential envelopeThe Buyer's Guide to Tenders

Need to find out more about submitting a Tender? Read this article to find out how the process works.

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The Buyer's Guide to Mortgagee Sales

Mortgagee sales are different to other real estate sales. Find out how here.

Woman reading documentRecommended Reports

Before you purchase your next property, there are certain specialist reports you many want to examine or have carried out. Read this article to find our more.

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Arranging a Mortgage

Arranging a mortgage is often a vital part of a house purchase, read this article to find out more.

Contract magnifying glassFinding a Solicitor

Purchasing a property is a legal transaction in which you have legal obligations. We recommend you engage the services of a solicitor to guide you through it. Find out how to find one here.

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The Overseas Buyers Guide

If you live outside New Zealand and are considering purchasing a property in Auckland or Northland, it’s likely you have some questions. In this article you will find some commonly asked questions and answers that may help you.