Rhiannan Jenkins is a seasoned buyer’s agent and property consultant at Hunter James, one of Sydney’s premier buyers agencies. In today’s episode, we are focusing on the hidden or commonly unknown costs of buying your first home.
In this episode, Rhiannan discusses some of the most commonly known costs, the unknown costs as well as providing some details on what these costs actually provide. She then runs through a scenario of what the costs would be on a property purchase price of $850,000.
Episode Outline
00:00Disclaimer
00:16Introduction
01:28Getting to know Rhiannan Jenkins
02:56The costs involved in buying a property
03:52Hidden costs homebuyers need to be aware of
06:41Estimate cost of building and pest inspection
08:37The importance of conducting a building and pest inspection
11:30Do you need to conduct building and pest inspections for apartments? or for freestanding houses only?
12:24What to expect in a strata report
13:12What is a sinking fund?
13:48Estimate cost of a strata report
15:07What is a special levy and when is it payable?
17:43Estimate cost of a conveyancer or solicitor’s services
19:00What is stamp duty
20:17Moving cost
21:43Benefits of getting the assistance of a buyer’s agent
25:39Estimate cost of a buyer’s agent’s services
27:31Scenarios
29:14Top three tips for first home buyers
31:13Get in touch with Rhiannan Jenkins
Show notes
Rhiannan Jenkins is a seasoned buyer’s agent and property consultant at Hunter James, one of Sydney’s premier buyers agencies. In today’s episode, we are focusing on the hidden or commonly unknown costs of buying your first home.
In this episode, Rhiannan discusses some of the most commonly known costs, the unknown costs as well as providing some details on what these costs actually provide. She then runs through a scenario of what the costs would be on a property purchase price of $850,000.
