Buying Your Next Home

In comparison to the tumultuous Sydney and Melbourne markets, the Canberra housing market has been a steady performer for capital gains, rental yields and market activity. According to CoreLogic, over the past five years dwelling values...

Hobart and regional Tasmania have achieved the highest rates of capital gain for property in Australia over the last few years. According to QBE’s Australian Housing Outlook Report 2018-2021, Hobart house prices have jumped by a...

According to CoreLogic, Darwin is Australia's most affordable capital city housing market both in terms of median value and relative to household income. Property prices are predicted to hold firm over the coming year and there...

Stamp duty can end up being one of the biggest upfront costs you pay when buying a property. As stamp duty is calculated according to the value of the property being purchased, it can climb particularly...

Buying a property is a major decision and one that can require a lot of careful planning and budgeting. When doing up a budget, it’s important to consider how much stamp duty you may need to...

You may have been approved for a home loan, but you’re not in the clear just yet; here are some of the upfront costs of buying a house.

Buying property in Australia

Australians love their properties and love renovation – evidenced by the popularity of TV shows such as The Block. Given the cost involved though, renovation is not something to jump into lightly. The biggest mistake renovators make is failing to consider the needs and wants of their prospective tenants or buyers, says Sydney-based buyer′s agent, Patrick Bright.

From the perspective of a first home buyer, it's usually a question of how much you can borrow, rather than how much you should. But it's important to note that the maximum amount a bank is willing to lend...

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