Home buying guides

Average home price rises 0.8% to $689k

The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) property price index of the eight capital cities rose over the last quarter, led by Adelaide, which rose 1.6%.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 08, 2020

How to buy property through an SMSF in Australia

A self-managed super fund, or SMSF, gives people complete control over how their retirement funds are invested, whether that be in shares, term deposits or property.

By Alex Brewster ● January 24, 2020

9 things to look for in a mortgage broker

Need to consult a mortgage broker, but unsure who to trust? Michael Brown from Mortgage Broker Sydney sheds light on the ideal broker.

By Michael Brown ● January 07, 2020

How does home loan pre-approval work?

Buying a home is an exciting time in one’s life, and why shouldn’t it be? You’re making what’s likely to be the biggest purchase in your entire life, and it’s somewhere you could be living for decades to come.

By William Jolly ● November 19, 2019

How to negotiate a lower price on a property

Buying a home is probably the biggest single purchase you’ll ever make in your life, unless you’re buying a mega yacht or two. So is it worth trying to haggle a better price on a home? How do you know what the right price to offer on a property is?

By William Jolly ● November 13, 2019

Should you buy a new high-rise apartment?

Imagine being evacuated from your apartment because there were fears your apartment building could be about to collapse. That was the scary reality faced by the residents of Opal Tower and Mascot Tower in Sydney.

By Emma Duffy ● September 09, 2019

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