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Help Us Beat Childhood Brain Cancer – Now Entering Our Third Year

Join BYB this July to fight childhood brain cancer. $2 donated per property report to fund life-saving DIPG research. Help us beat DIPG today!

Why Vendors Should Get a Property Inspection Report Before Listing?

Discover the top three reasons why vendors should get a building and pest inspection report upfront before going to market. Learn how addressing property issues early, maximising buyer confidence, and controlling negotiations can lead to a faster, more profitable sale.

Before You Bid Rebrands to Before You Buy: Opening Doors to All

This change aims to clarify our services and better reflect our commitment to assisting all property buyers, not just those involved in auctions.

Before You Buy partners with Domain!

Before You Buy (BYB) reports are now available via the Domain website listings for all properties on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.

An Inspector talks about being on BYB's panel

An Inspector talks about being on BYB's panel.

David Walker on helping buyers and sellers in his area

Wahroonga's number one agent David Walker talks about about helping buyers and sellers in his area.

John McGrath on the Modern Agent

Real estate agent pioneer John McGrath talks about why agents today should be transparent with buyers, and how to approach a vendor report that may uncover some issues.

Complying with the new regulations in NSW

NSW Sales Agents – How to avoid the new $4,400 penalties in place with Building & Pest Inspections and Strata Reports

BYB in the news - SMH/The Age

Getting an independent property report is a key step to entering Sydney’s residential property market.

How much can BYB save you?

Before You Buy has been up for almost a year now, so we had a look at how much we have been saving interested parties, and the results look good!

Free Contract Review – the game just changed!

Before You Buy now has a panel of lawyers and conveyancers who offer absolutely free contract reviews – so there’s no excuse not to get one!

New Real Estate Regulations in NSW – The Break Down

The NSW Government is amending the regulations affecting the real estate industry, with changes to come into force on the 1st of August.

Why You Need A Building & Pest Report On An Apartment

When purchasing an apartment you may not think to order a Building & Pest Inspection, assuming they’re only needed for houses, but this could not be further from the truth. While you may think that structural issues are the responsibility of the Owners’ Corporation, if it’s part of your unit the cost may fall to you. This means that both a Strata Report and Building & Pest Inspection are vital to make sure you’re properly protected.

What’s different about BYB?

​Strata Reports for QLD – What's not in the Disclosure Statement?

What should I look for in a Strata Report?

Maximize Your Property's Inspection Report Quality

Be informed – the importance of Independent Strata Reports

3 Reasons you need an Independent Building and Pest Inspection Report