Samantha Thorne

If you've never purchased a property before, you may think stamp duty is a minor expense. That can be a big mistake. Stamp duty on a property can cost tens of thousands of dollars and may push you...

Selling a property is a time consuming process, especially if you are a busy mum of three with a demanding job as a corporate tax adviser.OpenAgent review from Theresa NguyenWhen experienced...

Getting your property ready to sell but don't know where to start?We'll show you which home improvements you should focus on in order to avoid over-capitalising, especially in the current market....

A sprawling 770 square metre, three storey, five bedroom home perched on a Hornsby hillside with 72 internal stairs is not exactly a cookie cutter home, and certainly doesn’t have broad market...

For Erin Smith, the arrival of her second child meant their two and half bedroom terrace was no longer going to be big enough to accommodate the family comfortably.  They needed to upsize to...

Don’t ever underestimate the importance of a real estate agent in your life.The reality is that they are very involved in one of the largest financial transactions of your life, and are pivotal in...

Home inspections can be private or open. An open home inspection is usually conducted on a weekend. As the name implies, your home will be open to the general public. Your real estate agent will...

If you're selling your property and don't have previous experience, you probably don't know where to start. Should you simply go to the nearest real estate agent and put everything in their hands?...

For most families, the kitchen is the heart of the home and where they spend much of their time. When it comes to selling your home, the kitchen is one of the rooms that buyers most scrutinise....