An Off-The-Plan Unit Helped Achieve Her Australian Dream  | Alysha’s Story Of Buying Her First Apartment

Buying a house for the first time can be exciting and challenging. In a city like Sydney, a first-time buyer might go through a topsy turvy of emotions ranging from scared to elated. These emotions are further affected by the premium nature of the property market. That’s why experts advise that you must understand the factors associated with investing money in real estate before you buy your first home. This is the story of 27 years old Alysha, who works in marketing and advertising, based in Sydney. She wanted to invest in the property market and was looking for a house or apartment in the Schofield Garden or Seven Hills area.

Buying a property is a huge investment, and Alysha was clear on this fact. Nevertheless, she was ready to commit AUD 800,000 towards buying her dream house, even if it meant taking out a loan. Making up her mind to invest, Alysha started to look for a place that could generate a good passive income to pay back her loan within the tenure period. While looking for a property, Alysha went to a broker, who eventually led her to Saket and the Quarter Acre team. First, Saket ensured that Alysha had answers to all the questions that a first-time buyer like her could think of. Saket also helped Alysha make up her mind to buy an apartment over a house by estimating her rental returns of an apartment vs a house. After analysing Alysha’s financial situation and her expectation from a property, he started to show her some units.  During Alysha’s first few visits to established apartments with Saket, she realised that it might cost her more money to upgrade the kitchen, bathroom,  living areas, etc. That’s why she decided to take an off-the-plan unit.

The main privilege with an off-plan unit is that the unit being sold is not constructed. Instead, it’s a work in progress. A buyer like Alysha can see through the construction process and make changes to the apartment and interiors based on their requirements. Soon, Saket suggested an off-plan unit to Alysha in Schofield Garden. The unit met Alysha’s desires, and she was confident about the deal.

On being asked about this confidence in her deal, Alysha quoted,

“When buying a property for the first time, it is important to invest at the right place. And speak to the right people who have experience in real estate and expertise in the buying area. Saket and the QA team were the right people for me.” Both Saket and Quarter Acre worked to ensure that the client makes the right deal and help them make the right decisions. 

As of now, Alysha is living in her apartment and will soon rent it out for passive income.