When buying a home, coming to an agreement with the owners on price is just the first hurdle. The second, and often biggest barrier to progress is the builder's report. The 'builder's report' is an inspection, usually commissioned by the buyer, where a qualified inspector goes through the property with a fine-tooth comb.

When you make an offer on a home, it can feel daunting to say the least. It's a jump into the unknown which raises multiple questions... "Will the owners accept my price?", "Did I offer too much?", "Will another buyer outbid me?" When faced with multiple unanswered questions, our natural response is to try and control what we can.

Fear of overpaying often leads to a whole lot of sitting on the fence and paralysis by analysis. Which inevitably leads to frustration, time-wasting and a distinct lack of home ownership.

When it comes to buying a home, one of the most exciting points in the process is when you realise you are going to make an offer. Suddenly your heart rate rises and you switch into action mode. Ready to do whatever is necessary to make the property yours.

Ready for more space? A second bathroom? Better weather? Or just a change of scenery? Now is the time to make that move and find the home you've been dreaming of. Here are 5 steps to work through if you are considering a move:

Buying the right investment property can put you on a high-speed path to financial freedom. As with any large financial decision though, it's critical you get the right advice before you jump in.

One of the biggest challenges of the home buying process is deciding exactly which home you want to buy. In an established location with older housing, properties can vary massively, introducing variables into your search that can be difficult to weigh up.

Open home checklist for buyers. When you visit an open home, every minute is valuable. You may have multiple houses to view that same day, so you quickly need to size the property up and decide whether it could suit your needs. Use these questions and prompts as a checklist to make the most of your viewing.

When property investors start entering the market, that's the time to buy. Right now, we are seeing a flurry of activity from property investors, while owner-occupier buyers have all but disappeared.

Buying a home is a monumental step in anyone's life. It's an emotionally charged process and with all the pressure and expectation involved, it can be a challenge to think clearly and make sound decisions. Avoid these five common mistakes to increase your chances of securing a good outcome from your home buying journey.

You will often hear the media talk about buyer's markets and seller's markets, which begs the question - what do these terms mean? In the real estate world, a buyers market describes a situation where buyers have more choice. There are more listings available than in a seller's market, meaning that at any one time a buyer will have a number of properties available that may suit their needs.

Helpful tips for buying property at Auction. Auctions can be daunting for buyers who are new to the process. But once you get past the fear of declaring your buying intentions in a public manner, they can be an absolute breath of fresh air.