Property News And Guides

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

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
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

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Property News And Guides

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)

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

Building and pest inspections: what they cover and when to walk away

Rent increases: what your agent can and can't do