What Kind Of People Use Your Service?

Its a mixture. Sometimes it’s locals who are upsizing or downsizing. Mostly I help people who are moving from the cities and want to live in a lifestyle destination like the Byron Shire. Some people are planning their next five to ten-year move. They don’t know the area well or they’re time poor or they need some deep local knowledge before making a major decision like this.

What’s The Main Reason People Hire A Property Buyer’s Agent?

It is different reasons for different people. Probably the main reason is for people who are time poor or not able to be in the area while they’re looking. They need a long term local who knows the area well. Some people find the process of buying property quite difficult and adversarial and they want somebody to handle it for them. Some people want to feel that they are buying with certainty so that they have got experience and knowledge upfront for them. So there are various reasons why people would use a buyer’s agent but that’s the main one; people can buy with certainty when they use someone who knows the area and the process

What Are The Different Types Of Properties You Help People Buy?

We service the whole Northern Rivers area. We have also been south to Yamba and Coffs Harbour more than a few times. I do homes, units, and commercial.

Can You Buy Off-Market?

I do about 20 – 25 percent of my purchases off-market. There are many reasons why a property is off-market. IT varies a bit depending on what the wider market is doing. Some people want privacy and not have too many strangers coming through their house. I also have people who want something specific and since I’ve been doing this for 20 years, I know a lot of properties. I know a lot of owners who I know they may be sellers / they may not, but when I have got something specific, I can go directly to an owner and say are you interested in talking to a potential buyer.

How Does The Process Work?

When you contact me and you’re interested in engaging me, I send you my agreement. I need a $2500 engagement fee before I start. The commission is payable at contract exchange and is between 1-2% pf the purchase price – minus the engagement fee. It can take anything from a few weeks to 6 – 9 months. That is fine. I help you make a decision so it usually does not drift out too far into the future.

Post Flooding: Where to Give and Where to Get

April 1st, 2022

The floods have bought out the best in our community. Lots of individuals and community groups have rallied around and offered support. I have a friend who works as a nurse and social worker at Tweed and Byron hospitals. He told me that the real human costs happen a few weeks after the main disaster event. This is where we see family breakdown, homelessness and a rise in suicide. Here is a list of places where you can donate and assist people. Post Flooding Funding and Donating links below:

Places to Give

Northern Rivers Community Foundation

The Northern Rivers Community Foundation have teamed up with the Byron Community Centre to assist flood victims. This is a well run Org and the BCC have deep roots in the community.

Resilient Byron

Resilient Byron is a new-ish community org attempting to fill the gaps between existing community volunteer organisations and government bodies around resilient response and planning.

Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre

The MNDC have really stepped up and come to the fore for this recent crisis. Together with the Civic Centre and space at the RSL across the road have been at the core of the action.

The Echo GoFundMe campaign

Lifeline

Vinnies Appeals NSW

Koori Mail flood relief for Bundjalung rural and isolated communities

Food Bank

Australian Red Cross

Sikh Volunteers Australia

Places To Get

The following is a list of services and support places provided by the Byron Shire Council

New funding available: Artists can APPLY ONLINE to Byron Shire Council for up to $1,000 in funding to cover clean up and damage, loss of income, purchase of equipment, stock or repair, or for recovery of practice. For more information contact Melitta Firth, Arts and Culture Officer: mfirth@byron.nsw.gov.au

If you have experienced damage at your private property, you may be eligible for Disaster Relief Grant funding to help cover the cost of repairs. VisitFinancial assistance | Service NSW
Red Cross 2022 Flood Grant applications are now open.

Grants for people affected by the Qld and NSW 2022 floods | Australian Red Cross

BizRebuild vouchers – Business Council of Australia

Help for flood affected communities (bizrebuild.com.au)

NSW and Australian Government grant and financial assistance information
Call Services Australia on180 22 66.
Services Australia website
myGov website
Service NSW website

Help For the agriculture sector

https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/news/nc-news/2022/flood-affected-stock-owners-encouraged-to-call-for-support

Council Services

The Customer Service Centre is open from 8:30am – 4pm Monday to Friday
Call 6626 7000
Emailcouncil@byron.nsw.gov.au
Report non-urgent requests online using report It
For after-hours emergencies call02 6622 7022

For the latest information on Council, services go to our website or our Facebook page.

Useful Links for Getting Involved

We need to talk about this: Good development vs bad post flooding
Byron Council Update: The state of emergency housing

Post Flooding: Where to Give and Where to Get

Places to Give

Places To Get

Help For the agriculture sector

Council Services

Useful Links for Getting Involved

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