First Home Owners Grant boost to end June 30

Q: Who are Direct Negotiations?

A: The Direct Negotiations team is Adelaide’s leading property buyers agents. We don’t sell property, we buy it on behalf of local, interstate and overseas clients.

Q: What are the principal points of the Direct Negotiations business that make it different from others?

A: We act totally independently on behalf of the purchaser. Our team’s background extends across property acquisitions and consulting, finance, building and construction, commercial property, development and wealth creation. We are in the best position to mitigate risk and assist in making the right choice for investors and home owners to meet their requirements on all types of property.


Q: Is there growth in any particular areas?

A: Many areas, that were traditionally less desirable because of difficult access, surrounding zoning or lack of public transport are now being rearranged. The long list of new infrastructure projects both projected and under construction, have enabled us to identify areas of growth due to the ripple effect, access to modern facilities and changing lifestyles.


Q: What is the best type of property to buy?

A: Choosing the right investment property for your individual circumstances and goals requires a thorough understanding of the key principles and dynamics of investment property. Whether you need to isolate niche areas offering strong future capital growth potential, homes providing effective tax depreciation, strong rental yield, or subdivision/development opportunities for immediate equity, all depends on your short and long term goals and your current position. An individual strategy is devised for each client to match their unique circumstance.

Q: How do you see the South Australian market at present?

A: South Australia offers some of the nation’s most affordable housing and most appreciable assets. Adelaide’s median house price is significantly lower than that of Sydney, less than Perth, Melbourne and Darwin. This means you can own your own home or investment for a lot less – or alternatively, buy more property for the same money. House prices are stable and strong capital growth is on the horizon with our mining and resource deposits, unprecedented skilled immigration levels and massive injection of cash for infrastructure. This potential, makes Adelaide real estate currently and looking towards the future, one of the world's most stable investment vehicles.

Q: Any advice for first home buyers?

A: It is vitally important to be educated and well informed before undertaking to commit to potentially the biggest financial decision of your life. Your first home is your first investment property and it’s crucial you make the right choice in terms of property, location, and paying the right amount. A buyer’s agent is a valuable ally to first home buyers, walking them safely step by step through the entire process. With the increased grant potentially only being offered until 30th June this year however, time is of the essence!

If you are looking for a well performing residential or commercial investment property, an addition to your existing property portfolio or a home to live in, We guarantee to save you money on your next real estate purchase. Go to http://www.directnegotiations.com.au/ or call the team on +61 (0)8 84631997

Unique circumstances for Adelaide property buyers

The Reserve announced it will cut its official cash rate by 1 percentage point to 3.25 per cent, effective 3/02/09. In practical terms for homebuyers, financial institutions that commit to passing on the cut in full, effectively offer a standard variable rate of 5.91%
For a family with a $400,000 loan, Tuesday's rate cut, if passed on in full, represents a monthly saving of $248. In addition to the savings from last year's rate cuts of 3 percentage points, (banks passed on about 2.78 percentage points) the total saving for a family with a $400,000 loan is $990 a month.
Buyer's general caution in the real estate market has resulted in a choice of property available and some quality properties scattered amongst the non performers. Rental demand is strong and strengthening.
Investors are back into the 5-6% yield and the first home buyers are being offered the equivalent to their deposit,stamp duty and money to spare. The government has released its $42B economic stimulus package. Fuel prices are down.
These circumstances were completely unexpected and are unlikely to stack up this way again in our lifetimes. Individuals and society learn from their mistakes. The upside of this is that investors have the opportunity to safety and strategically build their portfolio while first home buyers can confidently get their foot in the door. This "perfect storm" cannot last forever, but while the circumstances are such, purchasing real estate in the resilient Adelaide property market is one of the strongest investments available.


If you are looking for a well performing residential or commercial investment property, an addition to your existing property portfolio or a home to live in, We guarantee to save you money on your next real estate purchase. Go to or call the team on +61 8 84631997

Aussie Expats return to Adelaide

Over the last few months, Direct Negotiations have had a substantial increase in the number of clients from the UK, Europe and Asia purchasing homes and investment properties in Adelaide.
This is represented by an increasing number of Australian Expats who are looking to the resilient Adelaide market for investment and/or the next logical career move.

Low interest rates, stronger finance sector and job market, palleatable exchange rates and a First Home Owner Grant of up to $25,000 - not to mention the sun is shining!

There are a record number of Aussies leaving London to return home to Australia - 2700 individuals per month.

The global credit crisis has had at least one positive spin-off. The crisis is driving expatriate Australians home, pushing up interest in property in the resilient South Australia/Adelaide market. The demand for property buyers agents from expats had especially escalated in recent weeks.
There is strong interest from expatriate Australians, many of them banking and finance professionals, who are looking to return home to escape the credit crunch in places like London and Singapore. They want to secure property upon their return or even before they come back.

If you are considering purchasing property in Adelaide, your first point of contact should be http://www.directnegotiations.com.au/ Our team of buyer's advocates will take the time to understand your individual needs in order to find the right property to suit your requirements. We are business people ourselves, so we understand that different people have different needs. We can organise finance, property search , negotiation , conveyance/property settlement and even placement of tenants to provide income for investors. First Home buyers can take advantage of our preferred pricing and have (FHOG) money left in the bank after their purchase. We guarantee to save you money on your next real estate purchase.
Go to the website, or give us a call on +61 8 84631997