An individual authorised to act on behalf of another (usually the owner) to sell, buy, rent or manager a property. Commonly used to refer to licensees whilst individual sales representatives can be referred to as real estate agents or real estate representatives.
The number of years it will take for you to completely pay off your loan.
It is a licensed real estate agent’s opinion of the potential saleability and price of your property. Not to be confused with a valuation, it is a prediction based on sales evidence and comparable properties on the market.
An increase in value.
A short-term loan used to allow a buyer to purchase a new property if the proceeds of a property he or she recently sold have not cleared.
An authorised person responsible for checking a property to ensure that it is structurally sound.
Defined as the profit on the sale of a capital asset (in this case a home).
A notification on the title declaring a party other than the owner may have an interest in the property.
When two agents work together to achieve the successful sale of a property. Upon settlement, the selling fee is then shared between the two agents.
– As a seller, it is important for you to know that not all agents allow conjunctions. Instead, some agents place restrictions upon conjunctions in order to avoid sharing their selling fee. When selling your home, we therefore recommend you discuss a willingness to conjunct with your agent of choice before signing the listing agreement.
– As a buyer, the importance of a conjunction relates to good old fashioned service. Given that buying a home is often an unnerving experience, working with a trusted professional will make the buying process a lot less daunting.
A variation made to the original offer as part of the negotiation.
A decrease in value.
The items in a home that can be removed without damage to themselves or the property. These include electrical items like fridges and washing machines that are not typically included in the sale of a property.
The items permanently fixed to a property that would cause damage to themselves or the home if they were to be removed. These include items like built-in shelving or carpets that are typically included in the sale of a property.
Someone who agrees to fulfil a contract if the main party to the loan defaults.
The amount paid by an individual borrowing money from a lender in addition to the main amount borrowed aka the principal. The interest rate can be fixed, variable or a combination of the two.
Commonly used by agents for properties that they have been instructed to sell or lease. When real estate is ‘listed’ it is officially recorded as being available for sale.
When the earnings from an investment property are less than the costs associated with the investment. The shortfall can be used to offset tax liability in Australia (for now at least).
The consideration offered to purchase or lease a property.
This is the final stage of the sale process where the buyer completes the payment of the contracted price to the seller and takes legal possession of the property.
The party that handles the legal transaction of the property from the seller to the buyer. Each party must choose a settlement agent to represent their interests during the settlement process.
The date on which the sale of a property is finalised. The buyer pays the seller and gains ownership of the property.
Calculated as a percentage of the value, it is the tax levied on the sale of a property. This varies between states or territories.
A land owner’s division of all or part of their parcel of land into separate allotments, each with a separate title as approved by planning authorities.
The sale of an asset through seeking written bids.
Generally referred to as the certificate of title, this is the document that verifies the property ownership. Normally associated with a diagram or plan that outlines the dimensions and location, it shows any encumbrances or easements specific to the property.
The bank account managed by a real estate agency where funds (such as deposits and rental monies) are held on behalf of a client.
An estimation of the value of a property that’s provided by a licensed valuer for legal or banking purposes.
An urban planning tool used by local governments to determine how land is to be used. For example, this dictates if it can be used for one home, more than one home, business or residential.