Buying Property
Everything you need to know for each step of your property journey
Hidden costs of buying a home first-timers shouldn't overlook
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.
Five steps to make downsizing simpler and easier
Smart strategies can streamline the move from a cherished family home to a property that better suits changing needs.
How to purchase your next home: Four things you need to know
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.
'We knew exactly what we wanted': The upsides of upsizing
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.
How to buy a property before auction, and when you shouldn't do it
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.
Where to find affordable coastal, rural and lifestyle properties in Tasmania
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.
How to downsize to an apartment with no regrets
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
Five tips for buying into a booming regional market
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.
How to estimate the value a home in a rapidly rising market
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.
Tips from expert home buyers on how to prepare for a hot property market
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?