The Question Every Buyer Should Ask, But Almost Never Does
It does not matter whether you are spending one million or ten. It does not matter whether you are local or international. It does not matter whether you are buying solo or for a family. Every buyer should be asking one simple question: What does this property allow me to become?
Not just is this a good investment. Not just do I like the kitchen. Not just can I afford it.
The real question is: What version of your life does this home unlock?
A few examples
- The Richmond terrace that puts you within walking distance of your favourite coffee shop every morning.
- The Hawthorn family home that gets your kids into the school you have been dreaming about.
- The South Yarra apartment that removes your commute and gives you ninety minutes of life back every day.
- The Elwood art deco villa that makes beach walks your daily meditation rather than an occasional treat.
- The Prahran single fronted Victorian that keeps you connected to the city while finally giving you space to breathe.
Property is not just bricks and land. It is about time, identity, freedom and community. The buyers who get this right are not chasing the best deal. They are the ones who are clear on what they are really buying.
A conversation from last week.
A family asked me: Is this house worth two point one million It was, but that was not the real question. So I asked back: What is it worth to have your kids grow up on a street where they can ride their bikes to school, visit their grandparents in the next street and grow alongside their friends nearby? We made a formal offer yesterday.
So the real question for you is this.
What does your next property need to allow you to become?
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