House Hunting

A guide for the novice home buyer, taking the reader step-by-step through all of the planning, negotiating and financial stages, the book offers realistic advice, tips and tactics, traps to watch out for, auctions and private sales.

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As a professional property insepector, Jerry Tyrrell has examined thousands of properties for home buyers. Who better to guide us in possibly the biggest financial decision we will ever make? Paul Clitheroe, The Money Show and IPAC Securities Buying a home is an exciting time, but may also end in heartbreak if the home buyer has not done their research. Jerry Tyrrell's invaluable step-by-step guide is a must to read before hitting the homeseeker trail. John McGrath, Managing Director, McGrath Partners Estate Agents If buying a home is one of the most important financial and emotional decisions we make, it is also the classic case of caveat emptor-let the buyer beware! Many purchasers areunaware of what to look out for, nor who to turn to for help. Decisions are often made hurriedly, under pressure and doubt. While a mistake can be very expensive to recover from, a successful purchase can set you up for life. You could leave it to luck, or you could turn to House Hunting for some good advice and sound planning, away from the pressures of the market. House Hunting is a guide for the novice home buyer whether it's your first, second