Hotspots

Reports, statistics and analysis from experts on the Australian property market.

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You don’t have to do it alone

If you’re feeling overwhelmed taking on the property market yourself, a buyer’s agent could be the solution.
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Relocate and save

Would you consider moving cities if it meant you could crack the property market?
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Look outside your square

Aspiring investors may be able to purchase a well performing investment property within their local neighbourhood but...
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How big a home do you need?

Australians’ love affair with big homes could be coming back to bite them, in the form of intolerably large...
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Safe as houses

When it comes to choosing a first home, there are a lot of things which dominate first home buyers’ lists, including...
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Seek family assistance

Did you know your parents might be able to help you scale the property ladder – without even dipping their hands into...
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Are you surrounded by experts?

When it comes to buying property most of us think we can do it alone – but it’s worth considering property experts...
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Time to put a fire under your house hunt

With the spring property season well and truly underway and Christmas just around the corner, aspiring property buyers...
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Houses versus units – the great debate

  I was chatting to a friend of mine the other day who said “oh no, I wouldn’t invest in an apartment”. I asked...
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Time for a Christmas clean up

You’ve been putting it off all year: those niggly little home DIY projects that never seem to get done.
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Is it time to take the plunge?

Is your property purchase on hold because of your finances – or because of your mindset?
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New Year, new opportunity

If you’ve been thinking about buying property, it might just be the time to make a move.
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Sticking to your guns

If your resolution for 2011 is to purchase property it’s time to etch your resolution in stone – because New Year...
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Looking for Mr Right?

Are you waiting to find the perfect property investment? Investors who hold out for the ‘textbook’ property...
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A little help from family

The property market is a tough nut to crack for today’s first home buyers, but with a little family backing...
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Sniffing out opportunity

Weak auction activity has highlighted a lack of momentum in the nation’s property markets but it also points to...
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How’s the serenity?

The original holiday home of Australia’s beloved Kerrigan family has come up for grabs.<
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Achieve a higher sales price

Selling your home can be an exciting, not to mention stressful, experience. However there are some tried and tested...
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Get organised

Organisation early in the buying process is essential for all first property buyers, writes Lisa Montgomery.
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10 simple tips to add value to your home

Polishing up your house with some simple renovations and TLC can really sharpen its appeal as well as maximise your...
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Purchasing power

You wouldn’t think twice about engaging a professional when you sell your home, but what about when you’re in the...
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Back to basics

Success in property should always start with good money management and smart budgeting.
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The money is in the bedroom

The addition of an extra bedroom could be the best way for renovators to add value to a property.
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The art of illusion

Decorating your new home doesn’t need to cost you an arm and a leg.
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10 top tips for property investment

There are rich rewards to be reaped from property investment, especially in the current market. Follow these tried and...
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