Property news and guides

Guides and market updates written by the RentBuy team for buyers, renters and sellers across Australia.

Spring selling season 2026: what buyers and sellers should expect

More homes hit the market between September and November than at any other time of year. Here is how to make that work for you, whichever side of the deal you are on.

RentBuy Team10 Sep 20263 min read

Buying
First home buyer grants and schemes explained
Between the federal deposit guarantee, state grants and stamp duty concessions, there is real money on the table for first home buyers. Here is how the pieces fit together.
RentBuy Team7 Sep 20263 min read
Renting
How to write a rental application that stands out
Property managers often have a dozen applications for one home. Here is what they look for, and how to be the one they call back.
RentBuy Team3 Sep 20263 min read
Selling
Auction or private treaty: which is right for your home?
Auctions get the headlines, but most homes in Australia still sell by private treaty. The right method depends on your home, your suburb and how much certainty you need.
RentBuy Team28 Aug 20263 min read
Renting
What to check at a rental inspection (and what to ask the agent)
You get fifteen minutes to decide whether to live somewhere for a year or more. Here is how to use them well.
RentBuy Team24 Aug 20263 min read
Buying
Before you sign: what to look for in a contract of sale
The contract is where the surprises live. A conveyancer will go through it properly, but knowing what to look for helps you ask the right questions early.
RentBuy Team19 Aug 20263 min read
Renting
Rental bonds explained: how much, where it goes and how you get it back
A bond is the biggest upfront cost of renting after the first rent payment. Here is what happens to it, and how to make sure you see it again.
RentBuy Team12 Aug 20263 min read
Selling
Five pre-sale fixes that actually pay off (and three that don't)
Not every dollar spent before a sale comes back at settlement. Agents and stylists agree on what is worth doing, and what to leave alone.
RentBuy Team5 Aug 20263 min read

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Property news and guides

Spring selling season 2026: what buyers and sellers should expect

First home buyer grants and schemes explained

How to write a rental application that stands out

Auction or private treaty: which is right for your home?

What to check at a rental inspection (and what to ask the agent)

Before you sign: what to look for in a contract of sale

Rental bonds explained: how much, where it goes and how you get it back

Five pre-sale fixes that actually pay off (and three that don't)