Buying Property
Everything you need to know for each step of your property journey
How much do pre-purchase inspections cost?
A pre-purchase inspection can help inform buyers about potential problems with a home. But is it worth the expense, and are there ways to make it cheaper?
How first-home buyers, upsizers and borrowers can get ahead in 2021
After a year like no other, home owners and buyers have a range of opportunities to enhance their lifestyle and improve their financial position in the process.
Why young first-home buyers have it easier than families
There are key differences between buying a home when young versus later in life, and it all comes down to household cash flow and borrowing capacities.
The unexpected responsibilities that come with being a home owner
Joining the home owner ranks comes with a whole heap of responsibilities. Here are a few you should know about.
Megan Gale and fiance Shaun Hampson snap up popular Daylesford weekender
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'.
How to find a home with good resale value
The most effective way home owners can maximise their resale value is by buying the right property to begin with.
'We were patient': The clever strategy that paid off for home buyer Billie Cody
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.
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.
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.
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.