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Buyer's agents
What is a buyer’s advocate and how can they help you?
Updated 
May 17, 2024
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First home buyers
What is a strata scheme? Should I buy a strata property?
Updated 
May 17, 2024
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Building & pest inspections
First home buyers
Home inspection checklist: 15 things to check before buying a home
Updated 
May 17, 2024
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Settlement & move in
The ultimate moving house checklist
Updated 
May 17, 2024
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News
Is there a housing crisis in Australia?
Updated 
February 12, 2024
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First home buyers
How to calculate the value of a home?
Updated 
February 12, 2024
Real estate agent showing a man through a house
Building & pest inspections
Settlement & move in
What do I need to do pre-settlement?
Updated 
August 25, 2023
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First home buyers
News
How does the cash rate impact interest rates?
Updated 
May 17, 2024
Classic houses in Bondi in Australia
News
How to buy a home as a migrant in Australia
Updated 
March 16, 2023
Australian couple in room with laptops deciding if it is cheaper for them to buy or rent their home
First home buyers
Deposits
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in Australia?
Updated 
May 17, 2024
Australian house purchased with super with backyard view of pool
First home buyers
Low deposit options
Can I use superannuation to buy a home in Australia?
Updated 
November 4, 2024
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First home buyers
Negotiating purchase price
What makes one property superior to another?
Updated 
March 10, 2023
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First home buyers
Deposits
Top 10 ways to save for a house deposit
Updated 
May 17, 2024
Father and daughter painting on a cardboard house.
Deposits
First home buyers
How long will it take me to save for a house deposit?
Updated 
May 17, 2024
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First home buyers
How can I repair my credit score?
Updated 
August 2, 2023
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First home buyers
News
Do you need the bank of mum and dad to buy property?
Updated 
May 17, 2024
The back view of an Australian house.
News
First home buyers
Fixed rate vs variable rate home loans
Updated 
July 11, 2023
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News
Reinventing homeownership with a $31m raise
Updated 
May 17, 2024