buying and selling

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What to remember when all you can see is falling property prices

Right now we all see falling property prices. This is long overdue and watching the media turn from "property prices to boom" to "property prices to bust" does cause me to laugh out loud.

Ask Paul: Should I buy a property before I turn 65 so I can get the pension?

Still renting at 61, Alison has been advised to buy a home before she reaches retirement age in order to qualify for the pension.

Four tips for selling your property in a slow market

In times like this, the advice from most experts is that if you don't have to sell, don't. But some property owners don't have a choice, so here are some tips to ensure you do it well.

BHP’s $14.5 billion share buyback: should you cash in?

BHP is returning $14.5 billion to shareholders through an off-market buyback and a special dividend. If you hold shares in BHP, here's what you need to know.

Why the age of the locals matters when buying property

If the number of residents under 19 and over 65 is decreasing faster than the state average, your suburb could be in the early stages of gentrification.

20 affordable suburbs set to boom by 2020: expert picks

While prices may have soared out of reach in some locations, there are still exciting prospects in others - even in the same city. Using a tried-and-tested strategy, here are some winners for the years ahead.

How to save up to $17k on fees when you sell your house

When it comes to selling, the name of the game is to get the best price. Here are five ways to sell your home, from going through a buyer's agent to doing it yourself.

Eight things you should do if you want to sell your home

It's important your home stands out from the competition, so don't underestimate how important it is to present it in the best possible light. Presenting your property properly will not only improve your chances of it selling faster but also of getting a better price.

The perks and pitfalls of buying a house and land package

When it comes to constructing a new home there's plenty of room for error, and it pays to know the traps of house and land packages.

Should I buy now or wait for property prices to drop further?

After five years of growth, property prices have now dropped 2.7% annually across the country. So is that a reason to buy now or wait?
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