Allowing first home buyers to access part of their superannuation for a house deposit could be costly
The prize for the most ill-conceived idea of the year must go to Liberal MP Tim Wilson for very publicly campaigning for first home buyers…
First Home Buyer
All your first home buyer questions answered, getting you into the property market sooner.
Six things every careful home buyer is looking for
Many people selling their home highlight (and assume buyers are only interested in) things like design, spaciousness, utility, views, aspects, functionality and…
Understanding your real estate contract
The most common real estate contacts are ones of sale for a property. A contract of sale is a legally binding agreement made…
Six simple ways to safeguard your home (that don’t get in the way)
Unfortunately, many homeowners are the victim of thefts or property crimes every year. These damages can range from a few broken hedges to the loss…
Accessing auction results in Victoria
Auction results form a fundamental part of how you monitor the market on both a macro and micro level. Thankfully for those buyers and…
House and land packages remain popular for first home buyers
The real estate industry is one that is seemingly always fluctuating…
The Homeowner Hunt – a guide to checking out display homes
The list of suburbs have been shortlisted, and the deposit saved – leaving only one thing left to do. Checking out the display homes. As…
Should you buy your new mattress online without seeing it in person?
With competition booming in the mattress industry, there has been a recent explosion of options to purchase them online - but is this the right…
Things to look for when choosing a floor plan
Whether you are looking to enter the market or are building a new home, choosing a floor plan that suits your long term needs and…
How to recycle correctly and avoid common mistakes
Do you recycle correctly? You would have to be feeling fairly confident to answer positively to that question, as recycling isn’t as simple as most…