Anyone who has brought or sold a home knows it can be highly stressful. Time is not on your side so decisions need to be made fast and generally there is no going back. The small window of time we are given – 30, 60 or 90 days, may seem reasonable but there is much to do in that time and little flexibility if things go wrong.
The tasks you need to do in that time such as organising an agent, a solicitor, determining a value, negotiating a price and terms, arranging finance and bridging loans, packing up and moving – make that time seem very short indeed.
Why Long Term Property Settlements Matter
Aside from the standard real estate sales process, which many people just put up with, there are some buyers and sellers who would like more time, for very important reasons.
First Home Buyers
For many first time buyers the biggest challenge is saving a large enough deposit. Rising property prices can make it feel like the goalpost keeps moving. A long term settlement gives the chance to secure a property now, and continue saving or finalising finances before settlement.
Downsizers
These vendors, mainly older people, want to take advantage of the equity they have but also may want to stay living in their home a bit longer. For them an extended settlement period could offer them the chance to enjoy some of their equity while staying in their home.
Putting two and two together to create a new online real estate marketplace
At RealFuture, we’ve built an innovative online property marketplace that connects buyers and sellers looking for flexible, extended settlement options. The team understands the unique needs of those at the start of their property journey, and those looking to downsize and enjoy the life they’ve been working towards. By removing the stress from the process, both buyers and sellers can enjoy the benefits of a long term property settlement and enjoy more time.
What makes RealFuture different?
As an alternative to the traditional buying and selling property market, RealFuture is the only platform in Australia offering structured long-term property settlements of 12, 24 or 36 months. This creates a more accessible, flexible experience for both parties — and another way to share in your next property journey
Learn how the RealFuture process works. Hint: It’s easier than you think!
How a 10% house deposit can provide a new pathway
The pathways in life are full of twists and turns and intersections where you need to decide ‘where to next’. RealFuture is about offering new choices. For our sellers, especially those downsizing their homes, they can access the 10% deposit of the value of their home to enjoy over the settlement period, while staying in their home. Our buyers get the time to top up their savings and clear debts before they settle, knowing they have secured a home they want. Both will share and enjoy any increase in the value of the home over that time.
Learn more about how RealFuture’s long term property settlement options can help you buy or sell a home on your terms.
