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Who Does What: Vendor Advocate vs Buyer’s Agent

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Vendor advocates champion sellers, managing agent selection, styling, negotiations and campaign strategy at no extra cost, while buyer’s agents represent buyers with off-market access, due diligence and purchase negotiation. Learn how JORIS Advisory’s specialist approach on each side delivers better financial and emotional outcomes and why making the right choice matters from day one.

The 5-Step Readiness Check for Serious Property Buyers: Are You Really Ready to Act?

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Buying property demands more than pre-approval. JORÍS Advisory’s five-step readiness check guides you through full financial planning, emotional preparedness, rapid decision-making, stakeholder alignment and trusting your instincts.

What Does a Vendor Advocate Actually Do?

Vendor Advocate, Terrace staging

Selling your property is high-stakes and emotional. A Joris Advisory vendor advocate acts as your independent project manager, assessing appeal, coordinating light renos and staging, selecting the best agent, negotiating fees, and guiding final bids. The result? A smoother sale, better price and complete confidence every step of the way.

How Parents Can Strategically Help Their Kids Buy a Home (Without Giving It All Away)

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The Great Australian Dream is tougher for first-home buyers, but parents needn’t overextend to help. From family guarantee loans to structured gifts, this guide reveals five strategic approaches to fast-track ownership, safeguard retirement and leverage Newcastle’s sub-$1M median. With smart structure and timing, you can build multigenerational wealth without regret.

Buying With Renovation in Mind: Spotting Value-Add Potential Others Miss

Before you write off a tired kitchen or dated bathroom, look closer. Subtle quirks, an awkward layout, unused space or outdated finishes, can hide high-return renovation potential. This guide reveals the signs to watch for, so you invest wisely, amplify curb appeal and secure the strongest possible profit on your next Newcastle property.

Is High Turnover in an Apartment Block a Red Flag? A Buyer’s Guide to Reading the Signs

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During a recent Property Clarity Call, a buyer noticed nine sales in one block and asked: is turnover a red flag? Context is everything. From complex size to strata health, learn which turnover patterns signal investment risk, and which reflect normal market cycles. Use these insights to buy with confidence today.

Avoiding Strata: Why Land-Rich Properties Make Better Investments

Dreaming of a property that builds wealth, not headaches? Let’s explore why land-rich homes, semi-detached, detached, and freestanding houses, often outperform apartments, especially in high-cost cities like Sydney and growth markets like Newcastle.

From Business Growth Strategist to Buyer’s Agent: How Strategic Thinking Wins in Property

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When I told friends I was moving into property, some said, “You’d be brilliant—you already do this for clients.” Others blinked: “Isn’t that a totally different world?”

Why Sydney’s Market Is Tough: Why Newcastle Is Your Smart Move in 2025

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If you’re tired of the rat race, it’s time to look north.