Investing

The first half of 2026 has been a turbulent stretch for Australian property, with a shifting national outlook dominating the headlines. The national picture only tells you so much, though. Local...

Thinking of moving to the Shire?It has been called Sydney's best kept secret, and for good reason - but it wasn't always this way for the Sutherland Shire. It has had a reputation as a bit of a...

Key takeawaysThe picks: Ten suburbs across Wollongong, the southern Illawarra and the South Coast, with house medians ranging from $910,000 to $1,425,000 and a unit median starting at $860,000.Who...

Key takeawaysThe picks: Ten suburbs across the Sunshine Coast's coastal strips, hinterland towns and one regional hub make this year's list, with house medians from $1,050,000 to $2,250,000 and...

If you are looking to invest in regional Queensland property, or thinking of selling your property there - you need to know where the market is at, and where it could be heading in the year...

Thinking of investing in the regional Victoria property market in 2025?While regional Victoria housing prices took a hit in 2024, some suburbs outperformed others, making gains in an otherwise...

Have you been priced out of the property market or don't quite have enough for a deposit to qualify for a home loan?Co-ownership has been touted as a solution to both these scenarios - but is it...

Key takeawaysRegional VIC values: The regional Victorian median dwelling value reached $639,857 in July 2026, up +6.3 per cent over the year, though the quarterly trend has softened.No region-wide...

Key takeawaysThe picks: Ten suburbs across Regional NSW's inland Riverina, Central Tablelands, far-west, New England and coastal-fringe corridors, with house medians from $332,500 to $572,000 and...

Thinking of investing in property, but not sure where to start?Property investment is a popular national pastime, with some 2 million Aussies calling themselves landlords and residential real...

Investing in property comes with risks, rewards and obligations - one of which is fulfilling your tax obligations at the end of the financial year.To ensure the profitability of your investment,...

The traditional Aussie home was a house with a backyard, barbie and pool, but this is fast becoming a rarity - especially in our cities.The reality is that more of us are living in units or...

Buying into a suburb at the right time is the holy grail of property investing. Time it right and you catch it on the uptick as buyer demand shoots through the roof, and you could flip it for...

It’s not everyday that you sell a property, it could even be your first time, which is why you need to be prepared. What better way to make sure you are on top of everything, than with a pre-sale...

With the popularity of shows like The Block, Reno Rumble, Selling Houses Australia and Aussie Property Flippers, the prospect of adding value to your home before selling, DIY home improvements and...

Make no mistake selling a property can be stressful, and there is a lot to think about. The trick is to get the right advice, ideally from an experienced local real estate agent, so you are across...

When you own a home for long enough, it's a given that eventually you're going to spend money on routine maintenance and possibly even renovations. but when you're planning on selling your...

Looking to add value to your home before you sell? Renovating your home is a great way to give it missing features and a much needed update. But you need to decide which renovation projects are...

If you're thinking of buying a house to renovate and sell, your profit is what's left of the sale price after four lots of costs (buying, holding, renovating and selling) and then tax. Those costs...

You want to sell your home. The first step is to interview a real estate agent. Ideally, you shouldn't stop with just one. If you interview three or more real estate agents, you’ll be able to...

If you're selling the home you've lived in the whole time you've owned it, the tax news is good: you generally won't pay capital gains tax (CGT) on the profit. That's the main residence exemption,...

Apartment living is fast becoming the Australian dream, but there’s some debate as to whether buying a unit in Melbourne is a good investment as a flood of new developments hit the market.What...

Communication is important in any relationship, no more so than with your real estate agent.Why?Because the more effectively you communicate with them, the more successful your whole...

Key takeawaysThe picks: Ten suburbs across Burnie, Launceston, Devonport, the north-west coast and the remote west span medians from $220,000 to $700,000, across houses and units.Who they suit:...

Key takeawaysThe picks: Ten suburbs across Regional WA's south-west coast, mid-west, Great Southern, Avon Valley and southern corridor make this list, with house medians from $490,000 to...

Key takeawaysThe picks: Ten suburbs across Regional SA's Barossa fringe, Clare Valley, Upper Spencer Gulf, Yorke Peninsula and South East coast make the list, with house medians from $335,250 to...

In Australia when you sell certain assets, such as an investment property, you could become liable to pay CGT.  For the purposes of this article, and in the context of this site, we are going...

When you're looking to refresh or update your home, especially before putting it on the market, a lick of paint is usually a good starting point. But how much does it cost?If you ask painters or...

It doesn’t matter if you’re buying or selling a home; if your home has pests, you'll want to get rid of them.If you're selling your home, there's more to preparation than home staging and...

When you purchase a home, you pay a mortgage to a lender. What you may not know is that home loans often come with other fees attached. Some fees may be payable in advance. You may have to pay...

When preparing for a sale, homeowners stand to benefit from the incorporation of design trends that are proven to attract more buyer interest and increase the value of their property, ideally...

To get the best price for your home, you need to get buyers fighting to buy it. That’s why it pays to get it looking the best it can before an open inspection.The secrets to good presentation...

The inner west of Sydney is one of the most interesting areas in Sydney both in terms of the characters living there and the property markets of the surrounding suburbs.It’s no surprise that...

Selling a house is daunting enough without the prospect of losing money or not making as much as you first thought you could. Despite this, a seller not reaching their reserve price isn't unheard...

Wondering where the safest place to live in Australia is?While our great nation as a whole is a safe country, there are of course areas that are safer than others.When it comes to living somewhere...

An open listing lets you sign with several agents at once. You pay commission only to the agent who sells your home, and usually none if you find the buyer yourself. An exclusive listing gives one...

When it comes to selling your home, every area of the property is on show. And it’s just as important to pay attention to the outside areas as it is to the inside ones.Regardless of how big or...

If you want to sell a home you rent out, you can do it with the tenant still living there.A sale doesn't end a fixed-term lease (one with an end date): your tenant can generally stay until it...

When buying an investment property, there is generally a lot less emotion involved than when buying your own home. You'll want it to be in a good area, and to be a property that will produce sound...

Choosing an agent is one of the most crucial decisions you will make when selling your home. But there can be big differences between the agents out there, which can lead to big differences in the...

If you're thinking about selling a rental property, the tax is often the biggest unknown. You'll usually pay capital gains tax on the profit. It's part of your income tax: the gain is added...

If you're wondering how long you need to live in a property to avoid capital gains tax, or whether a rental can escape it, the answer depends on how you've used it. If the property has only...

Most of the costs of selling a rental aren't tax deductions, but they aren't lost either. Your agent's commission, advertising and conveyancing are added to the property's cost base instead....

If you own an investment property, or are thinking of buying one, it's positively geared when the rent is more than the costs you can claim for it, including the interest on the loan. The property...

Median property prices have rocketed to record highs all across Australia over the past two years, but that doesn't mean you can't find unique gems under the $1 million mark. We've searched...

When it comes to choosing an insurance policy for your apartment or house, it’s rarely a case of one-size-fits-all. While apartment complexes and houses often exist side-by-side, there are...

When you're selling your property, the first thing you'll want is an idea of what your home is worth and what it might sell for. Find out the best and most accurate ways to do this.