Buying Property

Joining the home owner ranks comes with a whole heap of responsibilities. Here are a few you should know about.

Model Megan Gale and fiance Shaun Hampson have snapped up one of Daylesford's most stylish holiday homes, describing it as their 'very special happy place'.

The most effective way home owners can maximise their resale value is by buying the right property to begin with.

After a year-long hunt for a home with strong investment credentials, Billie Cody and her partner Mick moved to their new place just as COVID-19 hit.

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.