Property news and guides

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

Market
What 'days on market' really tells you about a suburb
It is one of the simplest numbers in property, and one of the most useful, as long as you know what it is counting.
RentBuy Team29 Jul 20263 min read
Buying
Building and pest inspections: what they cover and when to walk away
A few hundred dollars before you buy can save tens of thousands after. Here is what an inspector looks for and how to read the report.
RentBuy Team22 Jul 20263 min read
Renting
Rent increases: what your agent can and can't do
Rent rises are part of renting, but they come with rules on notice, frequency and fairness. Knowing them puts you in a better position to negotiate.
RentBuy Team14 Jul 20263 min read
Selling
How to choose a selling agent (and the questions to ask at the appraisal)
The agent you pick will shape the price, the campaign and how stressful the next two months are. Interview at least three, and ask the same questions of each.
RentBuy Team7 Jul 20263 min read
Market
Units are closing the gap on houses. Here is what is driving it
For most of the last decade houses pulled away from apartments. That gap has started to narrow, and the reasons say a lot about where buyers are heading.
RentBuy Team25 Jun 20263 min read
Buying
Pre-approval explained: what it is, what it isn't, and how long it lasts
Agents will ask whether you have it, and it changes how seriously your offer is taken. Here is what pre-approval actually gives you.
RentBuy Team16 Jun 20263 min read

What 'days on market' really tells you about a suburb