Buying or selling a home can be complex and time-consuming. Even before you make the ‘big decisions’ about which property to buy, which home loan to select, or which agent you engage to sell your home, you have other important decisions to make. You are more likely to make the right choices and avoid expensive mistakes by doing your research. Use our articles from leading experts whether you are buying or selling a home to prepare for this big step.
Did you know that more than 80 per cent of Australia’s houses have less than half the energy efficiency rating of homes built to today’s standards? That’s a staggering statistic, but it also highlights a growing issue for homeowners and property investors alike. With rising energy costs and increasing environmental awareness, buyers are now seeking…
Is your current home the right fit for your lifestyle – or are you struggling to find a place that truly meets your needs? For many Australians, “rightsizing” has become the answer, as they search for homes that better align with their stage of life and evolving personal needs. However, in the pursuit of finding…
With more suburbs reaching the million-dollar mark, many potential homebuyers are left wondering just how much they need to earn to join the million-dollar homeowners club. You may be surprised to learn that the salary required to buy a $1 million property isn’t as high as you might think. What does it take to buy…
Once a rite of passage, owning a home in Australia now seems like a privilege reserved for the few. How did we get here? A recent article in the Australian Financial Review exposed a dramatic shift in the housing market, one where the dream of owning a home is increasingly reserved for the affluent. And…
The market has moved on to the next phase of the property cycle. This means both buyers and sellers both need to adjust their strategies to be successful. So here are some tips to help no matter which side of a property transaction you find yourself on: 5 top tips for buyers 1. Be prepared Even though…
Whether you are a property investor or a homebuyer, understanding what homebuyers are looking for has never been more crucial. As homebuyers make up around 70% of our housing markets, they are the ones that drive property price growth. With spring now in full swing, new research by Domain reveals that today’s buyers aren’t just…
The Australian property market has transformed dramatically over the past five decades. While house price growth has fueled wealth for some, it’s left others grappling with skyrocketing costs and an increasingly elusive dream of homeownership. According to new analysis from Money.com.au, house prices in Australia’s capital cities have surged by 3,435% in just 50 years,…
It seems that the Australian dream of homeownership slipping away for first-home buyers. For many Australians, the dream of homeownership is a symbol of stability and success. But in 2024, that dream is becoming increasingly elusive for first-home buyers. According to Canstar’s First Home Buyer Survey 2024, the average savings rate for first home buyers…
Having finally stared down Greens resistance in the final sitting week of the year, the Albanese government looks set to tick off the last of its 2022 housing commitments in need of parliamentary approval. Like most of Labor’s other housing measures, the Help to Buy and Build to Rent tax reform initiatives are rather narrowly…
Alex and Sarah are like many young professionals in their early 30s—busy building their careers and dreaming of starting a family in the perfect home. But when it came to buying their first family home in Brisbane, they quickly found themselves overwhelmed by the competitive property market. For over six months, their weekends were swallowed…
