How do you make an offer on a property that you’d like to buy? When should you pay a deposit? What is the difference between an auction and a private treaty sale?

This section focuses on some of the things you need to consider when you are ready to show a genuine expression of interest in a property. You’ll need to liaise with a few people at this stage, such as your home loan provider to make sure your finances are in order, the real estate agent selling the property and your solicitor/conveyancer.