Jacque Parker                
                
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                    Jacque is the Director of Sydney-based agency, House Search Australia as well as co-founder of the successful Australian investor education site InvestEd. With an extensive background in investing, renovating and education spanning 21 years she brings the benefit of experience, strong communications skills, effective negotiation and organisation to her role as a buyer’s agent. She is the deputy Chairperson of the REINSW Buyer’s Agent Chapter and is a passionate spokesperson for the buyer’s agents industry in Australia.
                 
                                    
                             
             
            
    
    
    
    
            
                                            
                    
                    
                        Lift your auction game
                        Investing means having to go to auction on any number of properties, but why do so many buyers feel uneasy in this scenario?
                        
                            
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                                Thu, 30 Jun 2016                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        Bag a bargain in today's property market
                        In a booming market, getting a great deal on a property might seem too good to be true – but doing your due diligence can get you further than you think.
                        
                            
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                                Sun, 01 May 2016                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        Top 10 warning signs of a potential property lemon
                        When it comes to shopping for a property, keep in mind these red flags that could stop an offer in its tracks.
                        
                            
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                                Thu, 18 Feb 2016                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        How much did you pay for your property? 
                        Not every property investor wants everyone knowing how much they paid for their latest purchase – but is there anything you can do to keep it under wraps? 
                        
                            
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                                Tue, 23 Jun 2015                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        How to avoid nasty surprises at settlement 
                        Sometimes buyers assume certain fixtures and articles will remain in a property once they purchase it, but this is not always the case. 
                        
                            
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                                Sun, 31 May 2015                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        Investors ask: Unexpected renovation costs
                        Q. More and more people seem to be jumping on the renovation bandwagon and giving it a go. I know the benefits of renovating – especially the forced equity – but are ...
                        
                            
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                                Wed, 23 Apr 2014                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        Preparation is key when buying at auction
                        With property analysts tipping this summer as the hottest auction season on record, many inexperienced buyers may find themselves bidding at auction who are unaware of ...
                        
                            
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                                Thu, 12 Dec 2013                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        Is your buyer's agent looking out just for YOU?
                        What happens if your buyer's agent is working for other buyers who are seeking the same properties as you? How can you be sure you're getting the best deal? 
                        
                            
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                                Mon, 18 Nov 2013                            
                        
                     
                
                                            
                    
                    
                        The top 10 things buyers should look for in a property 
                        Buying a home or investment property is likely to be the biggest investment most people will make in a lifetime and simple mistakes can be costly. 
                        
                            
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                                Wed, 11 Sep 2013