Buying Property

Properties can be available for sale before being advertised, and active buyers can gain a competitive edge by being alerted to properties that aren't yet on the market.

Sarah and Mike Ramsay made a dash across the Queensland border just as closures were introduced and were looking to settle in their home town of Brisbane.

More than 25 per cent of Australians have moved into a smaller dwelling since turning 55, reflecting the growing trend towards a low-maintenance lifestyle. 

If buying your first home is about compromising to get on the property ladder, upgrading to a larger family home requires a different way of thinking.

There were three interested parties all vying for the keys to the East Lindfield property, so it came down to the best offer with the best contract conditions.

After missing out on plenty of 'perfect' properties, a shift in focus and an encouraging real estate agent helped Ralf secure his first home.

Property is generally considered a long-term investment, but buying a first home that you won't quickly outgrow can be tricky.

Holding firm on your walk-away price is perhaps half the battle when buying an investment property, and it’s a strategy that paid off for Simon Smith this year.

Purchasing the family home or an investment property using this strategy can offer long-term cost savings, but it's not for everyone.

Swept up by dreams of life on the land, more Australians are choosing to move to the country, but there's a lot to consider when looking for the perfect homestead.