buying and selling
158 results tagged buying and selling:
AI real estate photos: what’s legal – and how to spot fakes
Some real estate agents are using AI-edited photos to enhance listings - and in some cases mislead buyers. But is it actually legal?
How to protect yourself against underquoting
When you show up to an auction only to be out of your price range by the opening bid, you have to ask, are agents under-quoting? And is it legal?
Your guide to downsizing your home
Want to sell the family home and buy something smaller? You may find out the hard way that smaller does not always mean cheaper.
When to upsize the family home
Should you renovate or relocate? Buy your new home or sell your current house first? Here's your roadmap to upsizing the family home.
How to buy an off-market property
There are about 30,000 off-market properties for sale in Australia right now. So what is an off-market property, and how can you buy one?
Virtual furniture, Photoshopped mould: How far is too far?
Heavy-handed photo editing means property inspections are becoming a game of spot the difference. But is it legal for agents to Photoshop out mould and other issues?
Would a foreign buyer ban improve housing affordability?
Canada has enacted a two-year ban on foreign buyers to ease pressure on housing costs, but could a similar move find success in Australia?
How to take advantage of a cooler spring property market
With fewer properties going to auction, and homes staying on the market longer, Aussies have more time to get it right when they buy a house.
Three dodgy real estate agent tricks and how to avoid them
Real estate agents are having to work twice as hard to make a sale, so you need to be wise to their tricks and tactics.
Ask Paul: We sold our house to move to the country, now we have $2 million
Adam and his wife made $2 million when they sold their home to move to a regional city. The key, says Paul Clitheroe, is not to rush into investing.
