buying and selling

Right now, the baby boomer effect is likely to push up property prices, keeping the market buoyant. Baby boomers - 76 million of them were born around the world between 1946 and 1964 in the population boom after World War II - are commonly regarded ... More

The last few months have been a strange time for the Australian property market . When COVID-19 lockdowns began in early 2020, no economist quite understood what impact the pandemic would have on the economy. As recently as August 2020, ANZ were predicting ... More

A new retirement income product launches, and Australia's turbocharged housing market shows no signs of slowing. Here are five things you may have missed this week. Lockdown payments The federal government has announced temporary COVID Disaster Payments ... More

Renovate or move? It's a question most of us will face at some stage when it comes to the family home. For many of us it arises because we feel we need more - or differently organised - space. And if you're part of the sandwich generation the impetus ... More

You've worked hard to establish a successful venture and now you want to sell. But be patient: it takes time and careful planning to achieve the best result If you're thinking about selling a business, don't leave things to the last minute. That's the ... More

Home-and-land packages with generous government grants and benefits can seem very appealing to first home buyers. But before signing up it's a good idea to research the market thoroughly and compare the costs of a new build to those of buying an existing ... More

The financial world is becoming more complex to handle on your own, so building a team of experts can help you break free from money worries and get ahead financially. The catch is that most - though not all - finance professionals expect to be paid. ... More

As a buyer in the current market, fear of missing out (FOMO) is your biggest enemy as it can easily lead to many years of regret from the moment you unpack in the wrong property, thinking, 'What have I done?' As a buyer's agent I have never ... More

Build your team before you build your portfolio. That's an essential attitude for anyone attempting property investment. Most Australians treat property investing as a hobby. The successful ones regard it as a business. And, as with any business, you ... More

High-quality bonds are arguably the leading defensive asset for retail investors, lauded for their capital preservation qualities. But what exactly are they and how do you buy them? Bonds are essentially loan contracts issued by either governments or ... More