Buying a property can be extremely stressful. We have put together some tips to help you.

Auctions- If you are interested in a property that is going to Auction, or you are new to the property market, you should attend other Auctions, to better understand the auction process, and familiarise yourself.

Talk to Agents- If you are interested in a property- let the agent know! Many buyers miss out on a property they love because they don't want to talk to the agent! Letting the agent know your interest means that you can be informed as soon as there is an update (eg. Vendor will except offers prior to auction, etc.)

Finance- Speak to Katharina Hartanto or Brian Jiang from Loan Market who can help get the best deal for you. Their services to you are free. Contact Katharina on 0422 135 899 or Brian on 0412 115 679

Make sure you know the times for open inspections and Auctions- if you are unsure simply give us a call on 02 9876 3133 and we can help you.

If you are thinking of purchasing an investment property, and don't know where to start, give Igor Jugovic a call on 0410 133 133 and he can give you an honest rental appraisal as well as help answer any question you may have.

The suburb of Epping is located in the Local Government area of Hornsby and covers an area of approximately 7 Sq Km.

The surrounding suburbs include Beecroft, Cheltenham, and Dundas Valley.

In 2006 the population of Epping was 19,599 people, with the main age group being people between 40 and 49 years of age.

The largest segment of the population are Full Time, in general those in employment work as Professionals with most people traveling to work by driving a car.

There are approximately 6,715 dwellings, with the majority of these (65%) being house. 42.5% of properties in the area are fully owned with 29.3% of the properties being purchased and 71% being owner occupied.

Married people account for 76% of the population and households in Epping are mainly Couples with Children.

There are 24 Parks, 5 Child Care Centres, and 4 Primary Schools. Local Amenities include 3 Clubs, a Hospital, a Post Office, a Swimming Pool, and 8 Churches of different denominations.

Currently the median sale price of houses in Epping is $795,480, compared to $640,706 for the Local Government Area. The current median price for units is $412,993, compared to $383,902 for the Local Government Area.