Know Before You Buy: The Truth About Property Inspections

Thinking of buying in Southport? Don’t skip this step. In this episode of Selling Southport, Andrew Wright explains why building and pest inspections are essential and how they can save you tens of thousands in unexpected repairs.

Whether you’re inspecting a 1980s brick home or a brand-new duplex, Andrew walks you through:
✅ What’s really covered in a building & pest inspection
✅ Common issues in Southport homes (and what to watch for)
✅ When to trust the seller’s report and when to get your own
✅ How to use inspection results to renegotiate or walk away

🎧 If you’re serious about buying, this is a must-listen.

👉 Visit www.professionalssouthport.com.au to book a pre-purchase strategy call.

In this episode of Selling Southport, Andrew Wright reveals one of the simplest, most powerful ways to increase your property's appeal, and your final sale price. It's not a renovation or a new coat of paint. It's professional photography.

Buyers scroll fast and judge even faster. Learn how professional photos grab attention, build emotional connection, and form the foundation of a high-performing marketing campaign.

What you’ll learn:

• Why first impressions happen online (not at the front door)
• What sets pro photography apart from phone pics
• How great photos create more urgency and more offers
• Real examples of listings that went from flat to fully booked
• Whether pro photography is worth the cost (spoiler: yes!)

Thinking of selling, but unsure where to start? Let’s walk through your property and show you how a few smart visual tweaks (and the right photographer) can change your whole result.

Tossing up between going to your bank or using a mortgage broker? This episode clears it up.

In this episode of Selling Southport, Andrew Wright explains why more buyers are choosing mortgage brokers to secure smarter home loans and how the right choice can save you thousands (and a heap of stress).

You’ll learn how brokers work, what they do differently from banks, and why they’ve become a go-to for Southport locals navigating the market.

✅ What you'll learn:

• Why brokers offer more loan options than banks
• How a broker can save you time, money, and paperwork
• The truth about broker fees (spoiler: it’s usually free)
• What makes a broker’s advice more flexible, and often more helpful
• A real-life Southport success story

👉 Thinking of buying, refinancing, or comparing loan options?

Visit www.professionalssouthport.com.au to chat with our trusted local team or get a mortgage broker recommendation tailored to you.