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Wherever you are in your life's property journey, it's likely there's a next step that you're dreaming about — and some hurdles you're dreading. Whether you're looking for a bigger...

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Wherever you are in your life's property journey, it's likely there's a next step that you're dreaming about — and some hurdles you're dreading. Whether you're looking for a bigger...

There's no denying that stepping onto, and climbing, the property ladder has become increasingly difficult for many Australians. Over the past few years, home prices have risen rapidly,...

If you've owned an investment property for years and retirement is getting closer, it's natural to wonder whether that money would be better off in super. You can put money from the sale into...

If you're thinking about selling a rental property, the tax is often the biggest unknown. You'll usually pay capital gains tax on the profit. It's part of your income tax: the gain is added...

If you're wondering how long you need to live in a property to avoid capital gains tax, or whether a rental can escape it, the answer depends on how you've used it. If the property has only...

At OpenAgent, we speak to thousands of home sellers from all around Australia every month.As part of those conversations, we find out whether those sellers expect property prices to rise in the...

Property listings around Australia have held incredibly low for the best part of a year, but there are expectations that the 2023 spring selling season could be a lively one. For those...

There has been an Artificial Intelligence revolution over the past few that's rapidly shaping new futures for all kinds of industries. The real estate world isn't exempt from this, and...

Property prices are again rising considerably in 2023 and it's mostly down to an ongoing shortage of listings on the market. Many potential sellers are waiting on the sidelines out of fear...