Trying to decide whether to buy a home to live in or an investment property can be tricky. Of course, the aim should be to own the property you live in . . .

Lockdowns aside, this time of year is a great time to take stock of the market as we take a breath before the crazy . . .

If you're buying to invest in property, shouldn't you be aiming to achieve good returns on that investment? If this is true, why do so many people become trapped by the big con of property depreciation?

The property market is bounding upwards at a rapid rate, introducing the perfect environment for spruikers, property weirdos and downright lies to fester and flourish.

"Trust me - I'm an ex-policeman" . . . If you ever hear this from a real estate agent, be on your guard. We recently purchased a property through an agent who said these very words.

Virus or no virus, there's one big mistake property buyers continue to make. This issue will make the difference between property success or failure, financial wins or downfalls, continued . . .

Even before the Great Virus Crisis landed on our doorstep, the property market had become a very tricky environment. An area with vast potential to make a huge amount of money has exploded . . .

Irrespective of your views of what COVID-19 will do to the Australian property market in the future, there’s no doubting there’s been changes in the market.

First . .a confession. I'll say right up front this will be a bit of a sarcastic blog. But after years and years of watching what happens to people . . .

Yes. I can hear you complaining. How boring is land tax? Well you will find it intensely interesting if you understand the thresholds and consider . . .

With so much misleading information flooding through the media, three property experts have banded . . .

"Gee . . they've been lucky". I hear this quite often when speaking to groups about what our clients have achieved. The truth is that people who . . .

First home buyers (FHBs) are currently in line for the opportunity of a lifetime, and now they can access a unique buyers' support system that will ensure the all . . .

In the theme of looking towards a lovely break – whether it is just one day or three weeks – thoughts of moving to holiday or lifestyle locations often come to mind.

I love this time of year. Not only do you get to attend fun events, but I find the week just after Christmas to be a great opportunity to relax, review and plan . . .

Homebuyers and novice investors need to be wary of spruikers pretending to be advisors as the property market heats up.

No . . I'm not referring to beautiful cars, jewellery or fast men – although all those things are great. Property success indicators are pieces of . . .

Has a family member asked you to provide a guarantee for their home loan or personal loan? If so, you need to be clear about your obligations under . . .

Mother-daughter duo, Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak are redefining what it means to rehabilitate rundown homes. Karen and Mina were recently . . .

Those in the know will tell you in relation to property ‘you make your money when you buy’. So what should you be looking for when making your selection?