Buying Property

When it comes to buying a home, it’s not just the deposit that first-home buyers have to save. There's taxes, essential checks and legal fees too.

Smart strategies can streamline the move from a cherished family home to a property that better suits changing needs.

Buying your first property is exciting, but upgrading can be even more rewarding because you’re inching closer towards your dream home. The keys to success are research, setting a realistic budget and creating a list of non-negotiables for your next home.

While your first home might be a stepping stone onto the property ladder, your next home is more likely to specifically cater to your changing household needs. Whether you're upsizing to accommodate a growing headcount, a home office or simple to have more space, there are plenty of upsides to upsizing.

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?