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.
Australia has long been one of the most expensive places in the world for buying a house. Now, it’s apparently also one of the costliest places to sell one. Recent reporting in the Guardian has raised concerns about the market dominance of Australia’s two main real estate advertising websites, realestate.com.au and Domain. Facing little competition,…
Buying your first home is a thrilling milestone, but it’s also a journey that can be filled with a mix of excitement, stress, and plenty of decisions. Whether you’re eager to get on the property ladder or you’re taking your time to find the perfect place, being prepared is key to making a smart investment….
It’s a common problem – how do you balance buying a home while selling the old one? If it’s your own home that you’re putting on the market, the stakes are even higher. You don’t want to be paying two mortgages, but you don’t want to be without a roof over your head either. In…
Whether you have one or two investment properties or a big and complex portfolio, the fact is, you’ve gone into the property game with a clear goal in mind: to make money. Sometimes, for a range of reasons, you may make the decision to sell one of your investment properties. When it comes time to…
The great Australian dream of home ownership is still alive and well, even among the emerging generations. However, analysis of the largest 7 capital cities in Australia shows a clear trend of both house and unit prices growing faster than incomes over the last four decades. House prices grow faster than wages From 1981 to 2021, the…
We’re in a hot property market at present, with more buyers looking to buy good properties than there are dwellings on the market, and selling agents are being overwhelmed with buyer demand, so how do you get a real estate agent on your side? Remember, the real estate agent works for the seller, and they’re…
As parents, we all want to see our children succeed in life. And spreading their proverbial wings and flying the family nest to branch out on their own is a big move, particularly when they’re contemplating that first home purchase. While we might feel a paternal pull to help them up the property ladder, we…
The challenging conditions of the current property market have many first-time investors concerned. They don’t want to make a mistake – they realise that jumping in before they are ready could be costly. Do you want to avoid the common mistakes homebuyers make? Well…here’s a list of some of the common things I hear from…
Okay, so you’ve decided that you’re tired of living in your rental property or with mum and dad. You now want to become one of the millions of Australians who own their own home. So now what do you do? Here are 12 basic steps: 1. Check out your financial position First, you need to…
While some very fortunate parents may be in the position to buy their children a house outright, this is certainly the exception and not the rule. And, yet, all parents are likely to cast a cautious eye over property headlines as they ponder… How will my children ever afford to buy a home? With property…
