Costs to consider before selling

Ask for costs in writing before relying on a possible selling range. Actual amounts depend on your property, agreements and circumstances. A real estate professional can organize the categories; the relevant advisers confirm amounts.

• Cleaning, selected repairs, packing or storage.
• Photography, marketing and any agreed staging services.
• Real estate fees and applicable taxes as set out in the agreement.
• Strata documents and property-specific information costs.

Ask a lender about mortgage or secured-loan payout, possible penalties and discharge charges. Ask a lawyer or notary about completion fees, disbursements and property adjustments. Tax and broader financial planning questions belong with qualified professionals.

• Movers, packing materials, help and insurance.
• Storage, donations or disposal services you choose.
• Any overlap between current-home costs and the next accommodation.
• Vacant-home maintenance, insurance and utility questions.

Confirm written quotes and what is excluded. Compare the cost and effort of optional preparation with the possible benefit, rather than assuming all work will pay for itself.