Buying Property
Everything you need to know for each step of your property journey
How to buy a home before it even hits the market
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.
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How the Ramsays scored their family home in the middle of a pandemic
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.
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What to consider when moving from a house to an apartment
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.
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What family buyers should look for when upsizing
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.
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'Our happy place': How the Soltanis' bold move secured their family home
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.
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How first-home buyer Ralf scored his dream home
After missing out on plenty of 'perfect' properties, a shift in focus and an encouraging real estate agent helped Ralf secure his first home.
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Future-proof purchase: How to buy a first home you won't quickly outgrow
Property is generally considered a long-term investment, but buying a first home that you won't quickly outgrow can be tricky.
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No negotiations: How Simon scored an investment property at the right price
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.
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The tax trick families can use to save thousands
Purchasing the family home or an investment property using this strategy can offer long-term cost savings, but it's not for everyone.
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Where to buy a cheap acreage within cooee of civilisation
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.
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