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Just when we all thought the major challenges of COVID were behind us, we’re caught up in another lockdown in Sydney. Now, it’s even harder for buyers to navigate the market with changes to open homes and the return of the dreaded online auction.

So, how do you stay ahead of the game?

As if bidding at an auction isn't intimidating enough, now buyers could get drawn into a ‘snap auction’, which is a new phenomenon sweeping the world of real estate. With more buyers than properties out there, snap auctions (or instant auctions) are another way for vendors to take advantage of intense competition. They can cost buyers thousands of extra dollars or a lifetime of regret if not handled right. 

Ah, expat life. You spend most of your life bouncing around the world, then all of a sudden, you feel the need to buy your own home and have a base where you can lay down some roots. 

Now, it’s easy to fall in love with a property after seeing it in person, but what happens if you’re living overseas and want to purchase a house in Sydney?