Port Douglas House Hunting From Afar: 6 Tips

When you’re looking to buy property in Port Douglas, house hunting can prove to be difficult if you’re doing it from afar! Being away from capital cities, and as an attractive prospect for interstate purchases you are likely to be doing at least part of your Port Douglas real estate search remotely.

Whether you’re looking to buy a holiday home, moving for work, or purchasing an investment property, investing in a Port Douglas property is an exciting and rewarding decision.

Property Shop Port Douglas has helped many house hunters find and secure their dream purchase. If you are unable to do some parts of your Port Douglas house hunting in person, our team is happy to help step in to help you keep the process moving along. With over 20 years experience in managing real estate for sale Port Douglas, our team has a few tips for house hunting from afar.

Tip 1: Research the Area

Before you think about the process of buying remotely, do some in-depth research on Port Douglas to figure out your preferences. If you’re planning on buying 100% remotely, take a look into the region to see what appeals most to you.

During your research, ask yourself questions such as:

What are the employment prospects?
What are the local schools like?
What is the value of other homes in the area? How has the market changed in the last ten years?
What is the rental value of properties in the area?
What style of houses does Port Douglas have to offer?

Taking your time to look into what draws you to homes for sale Port Douglas, and make sure to take a look at our Port Douglas Property Profile to get your research started.

While you’re researching the Port Douglas area, make sure to take note of some of the features that draw you to the properties you’re looking at. Think about the location, features of the house and property, and local focal points that draw you to certain houses.

Do you want a sea-side location, or are you more drawn to nearby acreage?
Do you want to live close to the school, or do you want something just out of town to make commuting easier? Or maybe you want a rural property with lots of land?
How many bedrooms do you need?
What do you like about particular features of the property?

Taking note of these features while you’re researching the Port Douglas area will help you and your real-estate agent later in your property search.

Tip 2: Figure Out Which Parts of The House Hunt Will Be Done In Person

If you know ahead of time that you’ll need to do part of your property search in person, you should make a plan to see how you’re going to approach each part of the sale. Will you be conducting your search 100% remotely? Are there just a few steps that you need help from someone on the ground? Do you want to visit Port Douglas to fit in a few house inspections? It is worth noting that Property Shop offers Video call inspections if required, allowing remote property inspection, and this has resulted in many remote purchases or leases, particularly over the past couple of years. Planning your approach will help you make the most of the help and resources available to you.

From meeting your real-estate agent, discussing what you’re looking for in your new property, looking at the properties on offer, auctions, and signing the final contract and annexure – there is always a way to make the process work for you. Creating a plan with your real-estate agent will help ensure you are prepared well in advance for each step of your house hunt.

Tip 3: Find A Real-Estate Agent You Can Trust

Finding a real-estate agent you can trust to take charge of your property hunt on the ground is an important part of the process. You need to know that you can trust your real-estate agent to take charge in a reasonable and reliable manner.

Check that your real-estate agent has experience in selling property remotely. Have they conducted virtual property tours? Will they help you bid remotely at an auction? Can they help you complete the after-buying processes remotely? Make sure to meet your real-estate agent via Zoom or on the phone, and don’t be afraid to ask them how they will help you with each step of the journey.

The real-estate agents at Property Shop Port Douglas are experienced in facilitating Port Douglas house hunting from afar. Due to how far away we are from major cities – and the additional measures during the peak of Covid-19 – our real-estate agents have the experience and local knowledge needed to help you find your next property, wherever you are.