On paper, buying a property off the plan can be an extremely profitable experience. However, as with any new acquisition, particularly when sight unseen, an read more
What to look for in a home inspection
When buying a property, doing your homework is all-important. An initial home inspection is the first step. But where do you start and what should read more
Buying property through self-managed super funds: what you need to know
If you’re considering setting up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) to invest in residential property, it’s important to understand the rules, risks and costs involved.
Bidding to win at auction, regardless of the outcome
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er you’re bidding for a prized piece of real estate or rare work of art, auction results — on the surface — can be read more
Bridging finance: what it is and how to use it
Imagine that your dream home is up for sale and you can’t live without it.
The only problem is that your current home isn’t even read more
Homebuyer must-haves: the 2021 top 10 wish list
The COVID pandemic and its extended lockdown periods have altered the way most people live and their must-have qualities when buying a property.
Expectations have read more
Cashing in on the mortgage boom
Broker-originated home loans reached record highs towards the end of 2020, according to mortgage broker eChoice.
Data commissioned by the Mortgage & Finance Association of read more
Impact of strata on Australian and New Zealand markets
The concept of strata or unit title is relatively new. Strata title came into being around 50 years ago and, according to the Strata Community read more
Realising the dream of overseas real estate
Dreaming of a chateau in the south of France, coastal villa in Italy or even a hideaway in neighbouring New Zealand? Investing in foreign property read more
The cooling-off period: what it is and how it works
Widely regarded as a contractual reprieve or biding of time while property inspections take place, the cooling-off period is a short timeline in which the read more
What are buyers agents?
What are buyer’s agents and what benefits can they offer you as a homebuyer?
In very broad terms, buyer’s agents are licensed professionals who search, read more
What to expect at your first auction
Your very first auction can be quite a confronting and confusing moment if you’re not entirely sure what you’re in for. There are a read more