In Australia's competitive real estate market, auctions have become a popular method for buying property. Often fast-paced and intense, auctions are highly competitive which is why buying property at auction requires careful preparation. Whether you're a first home buyer, a seasoned investor, or somewhere in-between, our top tips will help you navigate the auction process with confidence and increase your chances of home ownership success.

When it comes to buying and selling property, timing is often critical. Having to wait while an existing property sells before buying a new one can mean missing out on the ideal property or buying in a favourable market. One solution for homeowners and property investors is bridging finance: a short-term loan that bridges the financial gap between the sale of an existing property and the purchase of a new one.

Transform your family home into a showroom for prospective buyers, with a few small improvements that go a long way to ensuring your home stands out in the crowd. Create an immaculate canvas that invites prospective buyers in and allows them to see the potential in your property. From decluttering and de-personalising to updating and refreshing, here are 8 tips from real estate experts on getting your home ready to sell.

First home buyers and existing homeowners understand first-hand the frustration and angst that comes with finding a new home. Attending property inspections and auctions week after week only to miss out on the one that you want is both exhausting and demotivating. Persistence may be a key factor to successfully buying a home, but how do you keep up the motivation when you fail every time? Here are some ways that could help.

If you’re preparing to sell your property, there are a few things you can do to increase its appeal and achieve the highest sale price possible. Whether you’re selling your home to buy something bigger, to downsize to a smaller place, or to add to your growing property portfolio, when it comes to selling property, well-presented homes tend to sell quicker and often for a higher price. Check out these 8 tips from sister company, Harcourts, on how to maximise the sale of your property.

Co-buying property in Australia by pooling resources with family or friends is one way to boost purchasing power and tackle affordability issues stopping many first home buyers and solo buyers from entering the market. But without careful consideration, co-buying can be a minefield of legal battles that potentially ruins relationships. Follow these 3 tips to know what pitfalls to avoid and how to make co-buying work.

On Sunday, 5 February 2023, our sister company, Harcourts will be hosting the largest property showcase in South East Queensland. Starting at 10am, 100 properties will be auctioned throughout the day, providing a platform for serious sellers to capture the focus of unconditional buyers and achieve premium prices. If you’re serious about selling (or buying), don’t miss the Harcourts’ Auction Festival.

Government is proposing a raft of initiatives aimed at supporting pensioners into smaller homes to help free up more housing for younger home buyers. The “right-sizing” Bill, which is yet to be passed through Parliament, would make downsizing for older Australians a whole lot easier, giving pensioners more flexibility to find a suitable home, and potentially freeing up more housing for younger families. Find out more about how the Bill could benefit older Australians if it gets passed.

When the hammer comes down on the winning bid, it’s one of the most exhilarating experiences for a home buyer. But knowing what to do next and what’s required is something many home buyers are not sure about. On winning the auction, the buyer is required to pay a deposit – usually 10 per cent of the winning bid – so having the funds on-hand is imperative. In this helpful guide, we’ll explain what you can expect if yours is the winning bid when buying property at auction in Australia.

As Australian household budgets are stretched further by yet another interest rate rise, some homeowners are looking at ways to cut discretionary spending, while others are considering refinancing their home loan and shifting to lenders offering better deals. With further rate rises likely, now may be the right time to revisit spending and saving, and make some small changes to reduce monthly commitments. Here’s how to navigate rising interest rates.