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Before you buy Tasmania property, do your due diligence and carry out comprehensive research. This will help you get a good sense of what you are after. Take your time and do it right.

Look at as many properties as you can so that you get a thorough understanding of what's out there, and prices to be paid. Visit websites advertising real estate so you can do a scan of Tasmanian properties for sale.

Property websites

Many times I've gone online looking for a place to rent or buy. There are a couple of good websites I can recommend.

Both the Domain website and realestate.com.au website are terrific in helping you track down properties based on your criteria. You can do searches based on location, how many bedrooms and bathrooms you are after and your price range.

As I have a couple of investment properties myself, I'm always interested to know the buzz in the world of Australian property. I have online subscriptions to newsletters from these websites so they email me articles on a regular basis. These services are free.

On these websites there are free services like suburb profiles, information on recent sales, property guides and tips, even finance calculators. There's quite an abundance of information on both sites. I suggest you take a look and see for yourself.

Real estate agents

I recommend talking to as many real estate agents as possible. At both websites mentioned above, you can track down real estate agents for the area you are interested in.

Recently I was helping someone find a house to buy. We attended numerous "open house" sessions and met many real estate agents. I always made sure to have a chat to them as you do pick up heaps of valuable information that way.

What sort of valuable information? You find out about current market trends in the area, particular seller/buyer profiles, even what bargains are available in the area.

Do you have specific criteria for the Tasmania property you are after? Again real estate agents can help. It is in their best interest to give you good service. If you feel they are really listening to you, then you will seek their help. And this is what real estate agents hope for.

Keep in mind too that many a good property has been snared even before being advertised to the general public. How does this happen? Real estate agents may tell you of a new property that has just become available and yet to be advertised. And it turns out to be exactly what you are after...

So make sure to contact Tasmania real estate agents - they will be more than happy to hear from a potential buyer!

Please note that the information on these pages is based only on my own research and personal investment experience. It is not meant to be advice. Always seek professional advice when making decisions regarding property and finance.