Buying Property

The proportion of properties selling before auction has reached record levels, as eager buyers act early to secure a home outside the competitive auction environment.

Whether you're a treechanger escaping the rat race or an investor seeking growth, here's where to look for a home to buy and how to make the move.

Not all apartments are created equal, and downsizers need to be picky when looking for a home that will suit their changing needs for years to come

As working from home becomes increasingly available to Australians, the desire for property that is more affordable than city alternatives is driving extraordinary demand in regional centres. Here, Nicole Haddow explains what she needed to do to tackle the competition.

When the property market shifts, median values rise and properties sell at auction well above reserves, valuing a home becomes tricker than ever, especially for first-time buyers.

With prices rebounding to record highs, home buyers are facing tough competition and frustratingly few properties to choose from. So how can buyers prepare for what’s shaping up to be a bumper year?

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?

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.

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.

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