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Turning up to an auction to bid on your dream home can be a daunting experience. But going in with a bidding strategy can help ease some of those nerves and also give you an edge over other bidders. Money reached out to Andrew Cooley, partner and auctioneer ... More

Property auctions are full of terms that can easily confuse the uninitiated. You've got dummy bids, vendor bids, proxy bids and more. Here's a glossary of auction terms you should know before you start bidding. 1. Absentee/proxy bid If you can't ... More

Savvy investors aren't just tipping more money into sharemarkets during COVID-19, they're seeking bargains on art, memorabilia and jewellery too. Lloyds Auctions normally runs 10 online certified art auctions per month in Australia, but this ... More

The property market is among the many casualties of coronavirus. Last week the Federal Government introduced a raft of social distancing rules, including a ban on auction gatherings and open homes. The impacts were felt immediately. According to CoreLogic ... More

Want to sell your house without an agent? Here are three options... 1. If you've got the gift of the gab... forsalebyowner.com.au If you've got the time and the right personality you may be able to bypass a real estate altogether and sell it yourself. ... More

There's no denying that it's a tougher market for vendors . House prices have fallen around 2%-6% across Australia's capital cities over the past 12 months and auction clearance rates show that buyers have the upper hand. In times like this, our advice ... More

Avoid unnecessary stamp duty In Victoria, you can assign a contract to a "nominee" using the correct wording. This allows you to change buyers - to an entity such as a company or another buyer - without paying stamp duty twice. Be careful to nominate ... More

Trying to buy a property at auction can be nerve-racking, especially if you haven't done it before. If you want to avoid the stress that comes with buying at auction you can always try to secure the property before the big day. The problem is that if ... More

Trying to buy a property at auction can be nerve-racking, especially if you haven't done it before. If you want to avoid the stress that comes with buying at auction you can always try to secure the property before the big day. The problem is that if ... More