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Free, expert guides to help you navigate Australian property contracts, due diligence, costs, and legal requirements with confidence.

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Property Due Diligence Checklist: The Complete Australian Guide

A comprehensive property due diligence checklist for Australian buyers covering legal, structural, financial, and planning checks across all states and territories. Avoid costly mistakes with this step-by-step guide.

15 February 202615 min read

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First Home Buyer Guide Australia: Everything You Need to Know (2026)

The complete guide for Australian first home buyers. Covers the buying process step by step, First Home Owner Grants, stamp duty exemptions, deposit requirements, costs, and expert tips for every state.

15 February 202618 min read

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Property Valuation Guide Australia: Types, Costs and What to Expect (2026)

Everything you need to know about property valuations in Australia. Covers bank valuations, sworn valuations, kerbside and desktop valuations, what to do if a valuation is low, factors that affect value, and how to prepare.

15 February 202614 min read

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Moving House Checklist Australia: The Complete Timeline Guide (2026)

The ultimate moving house checklist for Australians. Week-by-week timeline from 8 weeks out to moving day, covering removalists, packing, address changes, utilities, bond cleaning, and settling into your new home.

15 February 202612 min read

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Property Insurance Guide Australia: Building, Contents, and Landlord Cover (2026)

The complete guide to property insurance in Australia. Covers building vs contents insurance, when coverage starts (by state), landlord insurance, strata insurance, flood and bushfire zones, comparing quotes, common exclusions, making a claim, and underinsurance risks.

15 February 202614 min read

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Contracts

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How to Read a Property Contract in Australia: A Complete Guide

Learn how to read and understand an Australian property contract step by step. Covers every section from cover page to annexures, state-specific formats, and common mistakes to avoid.

15 February 202612 min read

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15 Red Flags in Australian Property Contracts You Must Know

Identify the most common red flags in Australian property contracts, from missing disclosures to unfavourable sunset clauses. Organised by severity with state-specific warnings and expert advice.

15 February 202614 min read

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Special Conditions in Property Contracts: What You Need to Know

Understand the most common special conditions in Australian property contracts including subject to finance, building inspection, sunset clauses, and nominee clauses. Learn how to negotiate protective conditions.

15 February 202610 min read

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Legal

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Section 32 Vendor Statement Explained: What Victorian Buyers Must Know

Understand the Section 32 Vendor Statement required for all Victorian property sales. Learn what must be included, how to read each section, and what happens if the vendor statement is defective.

15 February 202611 min read

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Costs

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Land Tax Guide Australia: Rates, Thresholds and Exemptions by State (2026)

Complete guide to land tax in Australia. Covers thresholds and rates for every state, exemptions, how land tax is calculated, investment property implications, trust surcharges, foreign owner surcharges, and strategies to minimise your liability.

15 February 202615 min read

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Investing

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Property Investment Guide Australia: How to Invest in Real Estate (2026)

A comprehensive guide to property investment in Australia. Covers investment strategies, rental yield vs capital growth, negative gearing, financing, tax deductions, property management, and common mistakes to avoid.

15 February 202618 min read

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Negative Gearing Explained: The Complete Australian Guide (2026)

A comprehensive guide to negative gearing in Australia. Learn how negative gearing works, the tax implications, ATO rules, depreciation strategies, positive vs negative gearing, and who benefits most — with worked examples.

15 February 202615 min read

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Capital Gains Tax on Property in Australia: The Complete Guide (2026)

A comprehensive guide to capital gains tax (CGT) on Australian property. Learn how CGT is calculated, the 50% discount, main residence exemption, 6-year absence rule, CGT on inherited property, cost base calculations, and legal strategies to minimise your tax.

15 February 202616 min read

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Property Glossary

Quick definitions of common Australian property terms like stamp duty, conveyancing, LMI, and more.

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