Hayden Waititi-Parata Buyers Agent Sydney

14/10/2026

09/10/2026

What does “days on market” actually tell you when buying a home? 🏡

A property listed for 30, 60 or 90+ days can tell a very different story.

For Sydney home buyers, days on market can be a useful signal when deciding how to approach a property, how much negotiating room there may be, and whether the seller’s expectations are starting to shift.

At around 30 days, the property may still be considered a fresh listing. Buyer interest can still be strong, the seller may still be testing the market, and the room to negotiate may be limited.

At this stage, stay evidence-based. Look at recent comparable sales, understand the property’s true value and avoid overbidding just because the campaign feels competitive.

At around 60 days, momentum may be slowing. 📉

Price feedback may be building, buyer demand may be softer, and the seller may start paying closer attention to serious offers.

This is where negotiation can become more interesting. Better terms, a sharper price or a more flexible settlement may start to become possible.

At 90+ days, the story has usually changed.

The original price may have missed the market, the campaign may not have created enough interest, or the seller may now be more open to realistic offers.

This can create stronger negotiating leverage, but due diligence still matters. 🔎

A property being listed for a long time does not automatically mean it is a good deal.

Before making a move, ask:

✅ Has the price changed?
✅ Why has the property not sold yet?
✅ Is there an issue with the property, presentation, location or pricing?
✅ Is there room to negotiate on price, terms or timing?

Days on market is not the whole story, but it can tell you where to look closer.

The more context you have, the better you can negotiate. 🤝

Buy with strategy. Build with confidence.

Hayden Watiti-Parata
Director & Buyer’s Agent
Simple Home Buyers

📞 0475 472 243
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.simplehomebuyers.com.au

05/10/2026

How do you know if a property is overpriced?

In a changing market, some price guides can lag behind what buyers are actually willing to pay.

A property may look reasonable at first glance, but the real question is:

Does the price match the evidence?

Before trusting the asking price or price guide, buyers should look at recent comparable sales.

That means comparing the property against similar homes that have sold recently in the same suburb.

Look at:

✅ Land size and shape
✅ Property condition
✅ Layout
✅ Location
✅ Renovation level
✅ School zones or lifestyle access
✅ Days on market
✅ Recent price reductions

If recent sales are lower than the guide, or the property has been sitting on the market for a while, it may be a sign the seller has not adjusted to current market conditions.

Other signals to watch for include:

✅ Longer days on market
✅ Multiple open homes with limited interest
✅ Price reductions
✅ Auction campaigns switching to private treaty
✅ Pressure to offer above the evidence

The key is not just asking, “Do I like this property?”

It is asking, “What is this property really worth?”

That is where strategy matters.

We help Sydney home buyers assess value, review the risks and negotiate with confidence, so they can make informed decisions instead of emotional ones.

Buy with strategy. Build with confidence.

Hayden Watiti-Parata
Director & Buyer’s Agent
Simple Home Buyers

📞 0475 472 243
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.simplehomebuyers.com.au

03/10/2026

Who can we help?

At Simple Home Buyers, we support two main types of buyers:

Buying a home in Sydney?

Whether you are upgrading, downsizing or relocating, we help you find the right property, understand its true value and negotiate with confidence.

Because buying a home should not feel like a guessing game.

You should know what the property is worth, what risks to look for, what to offer, and whether it actually suits your lifestyle, budget and long-term plans.

Investing in property?

Based in Sydney but buying Australia-wide?

We research markets, source properties and complete the due diligence to help you make a more informed investment decision.

If the right opportunity is outside Sydney, we can go interstate to inspect properties, assess the area, review the property on the ground and help you understand whether it actually stacks up before you move forward.

That means looking beyond the listing and reviewing the numbers, location, rental demand, comparable sales, growth fundamentals, property condition and long-term strategy.

Whether you are buying a home or investing, the goal is the same:

To help you buy the right property with clarity, confidence and the right strategy behind it.

Buy with strategy. Build with confidence.

Hayden Watiti-Parata
Director & Buyer’s Agent
Simple Home Buyers

📞 0475 472 243
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.simplehomebuyers.com.au

01/10/2026

🏡📍 Why We Bought This One: Price, Location & Data All Lined Up 📍🏡

Congratulations to our clients on securing a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2-car home in Point Cook, VIC for under $620,000! 🎉🔑

Here's why this property stood out 👇

📍 The Location Does the Heavy Lifting

🛒 Directly across the road from a shopping centre
🎒 A local school just 300m away
🌳 Surrounded by parks, green space and easy connections back towards Melbourne

For families, this is the kind of convenience that makes everyday life easier, and it's exactly what future buyers and tenants look for too.

💰 Buying Well Below the Market

The suburb's typical house price sits at $929,000, and the typical 3-bedroom house is $758,000.

Our clients bought for under $620K. That's a strong entry point into a well-established family suburb. 📊

📈 The Fundamentals Back It Up

✅ Capital Growth Score: 97/100
✅ Lower Risk Score: 98/100
✅ Overall RCS Score: 76/100
✅ Volatility Index: just 3/10
✅ 1,424 house sales a year, a highly active market

📊 Proven Long-Term Growth

🔹 10 years: +109.16%
🔹 5 years: +31.85%
🔹 3 years: +18.39%
🔹 1 year: +9.16%

🏠 Tight Supply in an Established Market

🔒 Stock on market: only 0.30%
🏗️ Building approvals: just 0.13%
🏘️ Houses make up around 95% of dwellings, with a strong IRSAD score of 9

✨ The Bottom Line

A 3-2-2 home, across the road from shops, 100m from a school, bought well under the suburb median, in a market with a 97/100 growth score and over 100% growth in a decade. This one ticked every box. 🔥

Buy the property. Understand the data. Always know why you're buying. 🏡📊

📩 Thinking about your next purchase? Send us a message and let's find the right one for you.

29/09/2026

The cash rate has increased again. Here’s what property buyers need to know.

The RBA Board has increased the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60%.

The main reason: inflation is still too high, and some of the upside risks the RBA flagged earlier are now starting to show up.

Higher global energy prices, stronger-than-expected inflation data, cost pressures across businesses, and ongoing capacity pressure in the economy have all contributed to today’s decision.

For property buyers, this matters because higher interest rates can directly impact:

✔️ Borrowing capacity
✔️ Loan repayments
✔️ Cash flow
✔️ Buyer confidence
✔️ Holding costs
✔️ Property prices
✔️ Negotiation opportunities

The RBA also noted that housing prices have fallen in most capital cities and new housing loans have declined noticeably.

That means buyers need to be careful, but it also means prepared buyers may have more room to negotiate in certain markets.

The key is not to panic.

The key is to understand your numbers properly before making a move.

Before buying, review your borrowing position, repayment buffer, property strategy, and whether the property still stacks up if rates remain higher for longer.

In a changing interest rate environment, the right property can still make sense, but only when the numbers, location, and strategy all align.

Buy with strategy. Build with confidence.

Hayden Watiti-Parata
Director & Buyer’s Agent
Simple Home Buyers

📞 0475 472 243
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.simplehomebuyers.com.au

26/09/2026

Found the right property but not sure what to offer?

This is where many buyers get stuck.

You may love the property, but that does not mean you should pay whatever the agent is suggesting.

The real question is:

What is the property actually worth?

That is where our Negotiate Only Service can help.

This service is for buyers who have already found a property they are interested in, but want expert support before making an offer or entering negotiations.

We help you understand the property properly before you make your move.

We assess:

✔️ Comparable sales
✔️ Current market value
✔️ Local market conditions
✔️ Property strengths and risks

We handle:

✔️ Agent conversations
✔️ Offer strategy
✔️ Terms and negotiation
✔️ Knowing when to move and when to walk away

Because negotiation is not just about offering a lower price.

It is about knowing what to offer, what terms to include, how to position your offer, and how to avoid being pushed into a decision that does not make sense.

A strong negotiation strategy can help you avoid overpaying, reduce emotional decision-making, and move forward with more clarity.

Whether the property is a private sale, passed in at auction, or already under negotiation, the goal is the same:

To help you secure the right property at the right price, with the right strategy behind it.

Found the home yourself?
Let us handle the negotiation.

Buy with strategy. Build with confidence.

Hayden Watiti-Parata
Director & Buyer’s Agent
Simple Home Buyers

📞 0475 472 243
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.simplehomebuyers.com.au

24/09/2026

Auction day moves fast. Here’s how to stay in control.

One moment you are standing in front of a property you love, and the next, the bidding has started, the pressure is rising, and decisions need to be made fast.

That is where having the right support can make a real difference.

Our Auction Bidding Service is designed for buyers who have found a property they want to bid on, but do not want to walk into auction day unsure, emotional, or unprepared.

Before the auction, we help you understand the property, review the market value, assess comparable sales, and set a clear bidding strategy.

On auction day, we represent you and bid on your behalf, helping you stay calm, strategic, and within the limits you have set.

This can be especially helpful for families buying in Sydney’s competitive property market, where emotions can run high and it is easy to feel pressured to go beyond what makes sense.

The goal is not just to win the auction.

The goal is to buy the right property at the right price, without overpaying or making a rushed decision.

With the right plan, auction day does not have to feel overwhelming.

You can walk in with clarity, confidence, and someone in your corner.

Bidding at auction soon?
DM us “AUCTION” or call Hayden to talk through your strategy.

Buy with strategy. Build with confidence.

Hayden Watiti-Parata
Sydney Buyer’s Agent
Director & Buyer’s Agent
Simple Home Buyers

📞 0475 472 243
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.simplehomebuyers.com.au