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At Before You Buy (BYB), we are deeply committed to making a difference. This July, we are proud to launch a special charity fundraiser to support the Children’s Cancer Institute. For every original property report ordered throughout the month, BYB will donate $2 to fund crucial research and trials aimed at finding a cure for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG). 

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

Our Co-Founder answers questions sellers/vendors may have when getting a report upfront.

An Inspector talks about being on BYB's panel.

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

Chris Skarlatos is one of the leading agents in his network. Here he talks about the benefits of being a transparent agent in his area.

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.

Mark Foy is one of the leading real estate agents in Surry Hills. Here he talks about progressing buyers and getting money into his vendors pockets sooner.

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

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

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!

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!

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

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.