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Stay ahead in the dynamic world of real estate with Harcourts' comprehensive collection of news, insights, and resources. Whether you are a seller, buyer, renter or just generally interested, our expertly curated updates provide the latest information, empowering you to navigate confidently through every aspect of your real estate journey.

5 Tips for moving home in winter

The winter months can sometimes be unpredictable when it comes to the weather. Rather than it dampening your moving plans, take some steps to ensure that your move is as seamless and stres...

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Investing in time is your biggest windfall

Shop around. These two words describe the best possible philosophy in any sphere of real estate — be it buying, building, renovating, searching for a mortgage or insurance, or simply...

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Clearance rates: what they mean for buyers and sellers

If you read any auction stories in the Sunday papers or online, the words “clearance rates” will inevitably be mentioned. They indicate the strength of the selling market by...

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Your property inspection checklist: must-take items

Augmented-reality technology and pandemic restrictions are quickly changing the way we buy, sell and rent property.  But for an initial property inspection, wherever and whenever p...

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How buyer's advocates provide the investment edge

Time-poor investors still seek to be information-rich, especially when it comes to their property portfolio. In the increasingly competitive real estate market, many canny buyers are lo...

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Covering all costs: Lending fees checklist

So you’ve finally found the perfect property. Everyone agrees; even the dog likes it! If you’ve done your homework, all you need to do now is finalise the details, because o...

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What you can include on contracts of sale

      Signing contracts of sale for any property can seem daunting, at first. But, when handled correctly, the procedure should be straightforward and easy to understand — for buyer and seller...

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A guide to understanding contracts

Paying attention to contracts, and the information contained within them can often be the difference between a good and bad buy. A standard contract of sale, which may include a vendor&...

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Should you rent or buy, and why?

The question of homeownership versus contributing to a landlord’s investment is an age-old conundrum when buying your first home. Homeownership is a worthy goal that can build wea...

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Essential pre-purchasing costs to account for

Buying a property requires more than a deposit.  Pre-purchase costs can add up to 10 per cent to the price of an average family home.  Some of these, such as conveyancing, ...

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'FOMO' meets its match in market driver 'TINA'

Record-low interest rates and surging property prices in Australia and New Zealand have fuelled buyers’ fear of missing out, otherwise known as FOMO, since the pandemic was declared ...

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Real estate tax terms explained

The end of a financial year prompts swift action for tax-related matters.  This includes relevant information for property owners, renters and potential buyers in their bid to stre...

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Buying land: what to consider

With record construction figures and government stimulus propelling the growth of new-build industries, there’s increasing interest in building on property dreams from the ground up....

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