Straight-talking guides on buying, selling and the schemes in between — written for Australian buyers, sellers and developers. General information, not financial advice.
Buying property in another Australian state. What changes, what stays the same and how to manage the search, inspection and settlement without flying back and forth.
28 October 2026 Specialised New edition · 2 changesBuying regional property as a capital city resident in 2026: the post-2020 surge has cooled. Different conditions, stock and process than buyers faced in 2022.
28 October 2026 For buyers New edition · 1 changeBuying with a partner, friend or family? Joint tenants vs tenants in common and how the Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 changes CGT for each co-owner.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 7 changesEngagement briefs explained: the two documents a seller signs for distribution to buyers agents, what each covers, why the language differs and what to check.
28 October 2026 Specialised New edition · 7 changesHow AgentBridge works for independent buyers agents: how briefs flow, how members are paid, the three membership tiers and what members are expected to do.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesSelling in the ACT? Commission averages 2.0% but marketing can reach $10,000. Full cost breakdown: conveyancing, staging and the costs sellers miss.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 6 changesThe real cost of selling a house in Australia: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras, with honest state-by-state ranges for 2026.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesSelling costs in NSW for 2026: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras. Honest ranges, worked example at $900k, and how to reduce the bill.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 5 changesSelling in the NT? Agent commission averages 2.8%, among Australia's highest. Full cost breakdown: commission, marketing, conveyancing and what sellers miss.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesSelling costs in Queensland for 2026: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras. Honest ranges, worked example at $750k, and ways to save.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 5 changesSelling costs in South Australia for 2026: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras. Honest ranges, worked example at $650k, and how to save.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 5 changesTasmania has Australia's highest typical agent commission at ~2.96%. Full cost guide: commission, marketing, conveyancing and how to reduce the total.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesSelling costs in Victoria for 2026: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras. Honest ranges, worked example at $850k, and how to cut costs.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 6 changesSelling a house in WA typically costs 4% to 6% of the sale price. Full breakdown of agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and all the costs sellers forget.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 9 changesProperty distribution is the third option between a single listing agent and a project marketing agency. How it works, what it costs and when it makes sense.
28 October 2026 For buyers New edition · 2 changesTen practical questions to ask any Australian buyers agent before signing the engagement. Licensing, scope, fees, conflicts and references.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 5 changesAgent commission is negotiable in every Australian state. What you can negotiate, the agreement rules that give you leverage, and what not to give up.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 5 changesSelling off-the-plan apartments through distribution to buyers agents: where the model fits, where a project marketing agency still wins, and how the engagement runs.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 16 changesA clear 2026 guide to selling property in NSW: contract preparation before marketing, auction versus private treaty, the cooling-off period, commission norms, conveyancing and settlement.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 10 changesA clear, step-by-step guide to selling property in the Northern Territory in 2026. Contracts, cooling-off, commissions, settlement and reaching interstate buyers.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 18 changesA clear 2026 guide to selling property in Victoria: the Section 32 vendor statement, underquoting and Property Price Statement rules, auction versus private sale, cooling-off and agent costs.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 5 changesWant to sell your house fast in Australia? Honest advice on what actually compresses a sale timeline, the price-speed trade-off, and the red flags to watch for.
28 October 2026 Specialised New edition · 9 changesHow AgentBridge membership works for independent buyers agents: three tiers starting free, how briefs flow, how you are paid and what members keep.
28 October 2026 For buyers New edition · 2 changesWhat off-market property really means in Australia, how buyers agents source it and what buyers should know before pursuing an off-market deal.
28 October 2026 Specialised New edition · 5 changesThe best properties in 2026 do not appear on REA or Domain. AI-assisted sourcing and buyers agent networks are now the primary channel for off-market property in Australia.
28 October 2026 Specialised New edition · 2 changesOff-the-plan vs established property: side-by-side comparison covering contract, deposit, finance approval, valuation timing, settlement and the risks involved.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 8 changesA sole agent campaign runs sequentially. Property distribution sends one brief to the matched buyers agents in parallel. Here is how the two models differ and where each fits.
28 October 2026 Specialised New edition · 2 changesHow many pre-sales do Australian developers need for construction finance? Bank vs non-bank requirements, qualifying rules and the 2026 market shift.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesReal estate agent commission in the ACT typically runs 1.44 to 2.5%, averaging around 2.0%. What Canberra sellers pay, what it covers, and how to negotiate.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 5 changesReal estate agent commission in Australia ranges from 1.2% to 3.5% depending on state. Compare all 8 states side by side in this 2026 guide.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesReal estate agent fees in NSW typically range from 1.5% to 2.8%. This 2026 guide explains commission rates, what they cover, and how to negotiate.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesReal estate agent commission in the NT averages around 2.8%, with Darwin typically lower at ~2.55%. What NT sellers pay, what it covers, and how to negotiate.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesReal estate agent fees in Queensland typically range from 2.0% to 3.3%. This 2026 guide explains commission rates, what they cover, and how to negotiate.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesReal estate agent fees in South Australia typically range from 1.6% to 3.0%. This 2026 guide covers commission rates, what they include, and how to negotiate.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesReal estate agent commission in Tasmania is among the highest nationally, averaging around 2.96%. What sellers pay, what it covers, and how to negotiate.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesReal estate agent fees in Victoria typically range from 1.2% to 2.9%. This 2026 guide covers commission rates, what they include, and how to negotiate.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesReal estate agent commission in WA typically runs 2.0 to 3.5%, with a state average around 2.4%. What sellers pay, what it covers, and what to negotiate.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 6 changesSelling commercial property in Australia: process, due diligence, sale method and where distribution to buyers agents fits alongside traditional commercial agency.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 5 changesSelling subdivision lots: when a single listing agent wins, when distribution to buyers agents wins, and how fee structures compare. For Australian land developers.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesSelling regional property in Australia: why the buyer pool is often national, where a local agent still wins, and how distribution reaches interstate buyers.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 8 changesSelling to investors: many investor buyers live interstate. How distribution to buyers agents reaches out-of-state buyers beyond a single local agent's database.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 4 changesProperty distribution explained: how a developer's project reaches matched buyers agents simultaneously, where the model fits, and what it costs.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 3 changesSelling vacant land in Australia: process, pricing, due diligence pack and the distribution options for reaching interstate and out-of-area buyers.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 3 changesBefore AgentBridge sends your property to the buyers agents who match it, we prepare an AI-assisted brief. Here is what it contains, how it is produced, and why it changes the outcome.
28 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 7 changesWhat does a vendor advocate do, what do they charge, and when do you need one? Fees, models, trade-offs and alternatives explained for Australian sellers.
28 October 2026 Specialised New edition · 4 changesBuying off the plan in Australia: the full process from contract to settlement and what the Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 means for new dwellings.
27 October 2026 For buyers Tax Reform Act 2026Buying with a partner, friend or family? Joint tenants vs tenants in common and how the Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 changes CGT for each co-owner.
Replaced by the October 2026 correction guide For sellers October 2026Agent commission is negotiable in every Australian state. What you can negotiate, the agreement rules that give you leverage, and what not to give up.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers New edition · 4 changesSelling to a developer? How the Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 changes CGT from 1 July 2027, plus option agreements, delayed settlement and amalgamation.
27 October 2026 For sellers October 2026What does a vendor advocate do, what do they charge, and when do you need one? Fees, models, trade-offs and alternatives explained for Australian sellers.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide Specialised Membership, Oct 2026How AgentBridge works for independent buyers agents: how briefs flow, how the referral fee is paid on settlement, what membership costs and what members are expected to do.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide Specialised Membership, Oct 2026How AgentBridge membership works for independent buyers agents: a complimentary first year, how briefs flow, the referral fee on settlement and what members keep.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier editionAgent commission is negotiable in every Australian state. What you can negotiate, the agreement rules that give you leverage, and what not to give up.
Replaced by the October 2026 guide For sellersWhat a Section 32 vendor statement must disclose in Victoria, when it must be given, the due diligence checklist, and what happens if it is wrong.
10 October 2026 For sellers New edition · 6 changesSelling an investment property in Australia? How the Tax Reform No. 1 Act 2026 changes CGT from 1 July 2027, plus tenant notice periods and timing.
28 August 2026 Schemes & grants New edition · 5 changesThe main Australian first home buyer schemes for 2026-27: the 5% Deposit Scheme, Help to Buy limits, FHSS and each state's grant and stamp duty concession.
4 July 2026 Schemes & grants New edition · 5 changesACT home buyer help for 2026-27: the Home Buyer Concession Scheme with no income test or price cap, the new unit exemption, Land Rent and federal schemes.
3 July 2026 State guides New edition · 5 changesStamp duty in every Australian state and territory for 2026-27: rates, the duty on a $750,000 home, first home buyer relief and foreign surcharges.
3 July 2026 Schemes & grants New edition · 4 changesNSW transfer duty rates for 2026-27, with worked examples at $750k, $1M and $1.5M, first home buyer exemptions and the 9% foreign purchaser surcharge.
3 July 2026 Schemes & grants New edition · 3 changesQueensland first home buyer help for 2026-27: the $30,000 grant kept from 1 July 2026, duty concessions, worked examples and federal schemes.
3 July 2026 Schemes & grants New edition · 4 changesTasmanian first home buyer support for 2026-27: the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant, the end of the duty exemption, MyHome, Help to Buy and the Guarantee.
3 July 2026 Schemes & grants New edition · 4 changesACT stamp duty 2026-27: rate tables, worked examples, the uncapped Home Buyer Concession Scheme, the new unit exemption and the $2.1M commercial threshold.
2 July 2026 Schemes & grants New edition · 3 changesTasmanian stamp duty for 2026-27: the rate schedule, worked examples, the end of the first home buyer exemption and off-the-plan concession, and FIDS.
2 July 2026 For buyers New edition · 4 changesFIRB rules for foreign buyers of Australian property in 2026-27: who needs approval, the new application fees, the established-dwelling ban and surcharges.
1 July 2026 SpecialisedAI is reshaping how buyers agents find, research and present properties in Australia. Here is what has changed, what tools agents are using, and what it means for buyers.
21 June 2026 For buyersThree ways to find a buyers agent in Australia in 2026: search DIY, hire one agent, or work through a distribution platform. How they compare, what each costs, and when each makes sense.
21 June 2026 Specialised Earlier rulesThe best properties in 2026 do not appear on REA or Domain. AI-assisted sourcing and buyers agent networks are now the primary channel for off-market property in Australia.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesA sole agent campaign runs sequentially. Property distribution sends one brief to the matched buyers agents in parallel. Here is the maths on why parallel beats sequential for most sellers.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesBefore AgentBridge sends your property to the buyers agents who match it, we prepare an AI-assisted brief. Here is what it contains, how it is produced, and why it changes the outcome.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellersA seller-side guide to selling by auction in Australia: how the campaign runs to auction day, the confidential reserve, vendor bids, on the market, passed in, deposit and settlement, plus auction versus private treaty.
18 June 2026 For buyersA practical guide to building and pest inspections for Australian buyers. What each covers, what they can and cannot find, typical costs, when to book them and how to read the report.
18 June 2026 For buyersA practical guide to buying property interstate or sight-unseen in Australia. How to research remotely, use a local buyers agent, manage state law differences and avoid costly mistakes.
18 June 2026 For buyers Before the 2026 tax reformJoint tenants vs tenants in common explained for Australian co-buyers. How title, lending, co-ownership agreements, tax and exit work when you buy together.
Replaced by the Tax Reform Act 2026 guide For buyersA practical 2026 guide to buying your first investment property in Australia: strategy, cashflow, gearing, financing, structure, risks and costs.
18 June 2026 For buyersA buyer's guide to residential cooling-off periods across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. Lengths, penalties, auction rules and how to waive.
18 June 2026 For buyersA complete pre-purchase due diligence checklist for Australian buyers. Contract, title, zoning, inspections, strata, risk, rates and finance, grouped by theme.
18 June 2026 For buyersA buyer's guide to home loan pre-approval in Australia: what conditional approval is and is not, how lenders assess borrowing capacity, the documents you need and why finance should be sorted before you make an offer.
18 June 2026 For buyersLearn what gazumping, gazundering and dummy bidding are, why they happen in Australian property sales and the practical steps a buyer can take to reduce the risk.
18 June 2026 For buyersA practical 2026 guide to buying property at auction in Australia. How auctions work, why there is no cooling-off period, how to prepare and bid with discipline.
18 June 2026 For buyersA practical guide to choosing and engaging a buyers agent in Australia: service models, fees, vetting, the engagement agreement, red flags and when it is worth it.
18 June 2026 For buyersAn evidence-led guide to making a private treaty offer in Australia. Learn how offers work, what conditions to use, how to price your offer and how a buyers agent negotiates for you.
18 June 2026 For buyersA practical guide for buyers on how to research a suburb and read property data properly: median price, days on market, yields, growth drivers and on-the-ground checks.
18 June 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesA clear 2026 guide to selling property in NSW: contract preparation before marketing, auction versus private treaty, the cooling-off period, commission norms, conveyancing and settlement.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellersA step-by-step guide to selling property in Queensland in 2026: the new seller disclosure regime and Form 2, the contract of sale, cooling-off rules, negotiable commission, costs, settlement and reaching interstate buyers.
18 June 2026 For sellersA clear 2026 guide to selling property in South Australia: the Form 1 vendor disclosure statement, the cooling-off period, auction versus private treaty, commission, conveyancing and settlement.
18 June 2026 For sellersA step-by-step guide to selling property in Tasmania in 2026, including the contract for sale, disclosure, no statutory cooling-off period, private treaty vs auction, commission norms, conveyancing, settlement and reaching interstate buyers.
18 June 2026 For sellersA complete 2026 guide to selling property in the ACT, including the pre-listing contract requirement, EER disclosure, Crown leasehold, cooling-off and settlement.
18 June 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesA clear, step-by-step guide to selling property in the Northern Territory in 2026. Contracts, cooling-off, commissions, settlement and reaching interstate buyers.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesA clear 2026 guide to selling property in Victoria: the Section 32 vendor statement, underquoting and Statement of Information rules, auction versus private sale, cooling-off and agent costs.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellersA practical 2026 guide to selling property in Western Australia: offer and acceptance, the REIWA Joint Form, no cooling-off period, settlement agents, commission and marketing costs.
18 June 2026 For buyersA clear guide to property deposits in Australia: the deposit paid on exchange versus the deposit your lender needs, deposit bonds, auction rules and budgeting.
18 June 2026 For sellers Before the 2026 tax reformA seller-side guide to selling a tenanted investment property in Australia: leases in place versus vacant, notice and access rules, the appeal to investor buyers and capital gains tax basics.
Replaced by the Tax Reform Act 2026 guide For sellersA seller's guide to off-market property sales in Australia: what off-market means, the spectrum from silent to pre-portal, the price trade-off and when a quiet sale makes sense.
18 June 2026 For buyersBuying an apartment or townhouse in Australia means buying into a strata scheme. Learn what a strata report covers, how to read the financials and minutes and the red flags to check before you commit.
18 June 2026 For buyersA clear step-by-step guide to buying property in Australia in 2026, covering budget, finance, search, due diligence, auction versus private treaty, cooling-off and settlement.
18 June 2026 For buyersA buyer's guide to the title, easement, covenant and zoning checks that get missed. What a certificate of title shows, what overlays restrict and why your conveyancer reviews it all.
18 June 2026 For sellersA clear guide to vendor advocacy in Australia: what a vendor advocate does, how they differ from the selling agent and a buyers agent, how they are paid and when engaging one is worth it.
18 June 2026 For sellersA practical 2026 guide to choosing a selling agent in Australia. Commission structures, VPA, how to compare agents on real data, the appraisal trap and red flags.
17 June 2026 For sellersHow development sites are valued in Australia using the residual land value method, what drives the number, and how to reach the right buyers when selling development land in 2026.
17 June 2026 For sellersA full 2026 breakdown of what it costs to sell a property in Australia: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing, CGT, discharge fees and more, with a worked example.
17 June 2026 For buyersHow much does a buyers agent cost across Australia? 2026 fee data by state and city: percentage, fixed and tiered structures explained.
11 June 2026 For buyersBuyers agent fees in NSW and Sydney explained for 2026: percentage, fixed and tiered structures, service levels, licensing and how to choose.
11 June 2026 For buyersBuyers agent fees in Queensland and Brisbane for 2026: tiered, fixed and percentage structures, Gold Coast, regional QLD and how to choose.
11 June 2026 For buyersBuyers agent fees in Adelaide and SA explained for 2026. Flat-fee and percentage models compared, with honest guidance on thin data and how to check quotes.
11 June 2026 For buyersBuyers agent fees in Hobart, Launceston and Tasmania for 2026. Why flat fees mean a higher effective percentage than mainland metros, and how to choose well.
11 June 2026 For buyersBuyers agent fees in Darwin and the NT for 2026. Only one root source publishes NT figures. Here's how to benchmark any quote when published data is thin.
11 June 2026 For buyersBuyers agent and buyers advocate fees in Melbourne and Victoria for 2026: fixed, percentage and tiered structures, service levels and how to choose.
11 June 2026 For buyersBuyers agent fees in Perth and WA for 2026. Full published tiers explained, private treaty vs auction dynamics, and how to benchmark a quote in a rising market.
11 June 2026 For sellersNavigating buying and selling at the same time? Compare bridging loans, simultaneous settlement, deposit bonds and subject-to-sale offers: pros and pitfalls.
11 June 2026 For sellersSeller conveyancing fees in Australia by state in 2026. Professional fees, disbursements, state table, conveyancer vs solicitor and the QLD/ACT solicitor-only rule.
11 June 2026 SpecialisedA practical guide for landowners and vendors: what defines a development site, how pricing works, sale structures, and how to choose the right sale channel in 2026.
11 June 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesWant to sell your house fast in Australia? Honest advice on what actually compresses a sale timeline, the price-speed trade-off, and the red flags to watch for.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellersWhat does it cost to market a property for sale in Australia? Component-by-component breakdown of real estate marketing costs in 2026, with a table.
11 June 2026 Specialised Earlier rulesHow many pre-sales do Australian developers need for construction finance? Bank vs non-bank requirements, qualifying rules and the 2026 market shift.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide SpecialisedCompare project marketing, channel sales and buyers agent distribution for developers. Costs, structures and trade-offs explained for 2026.
11 June 2026 For sellers Before the 2026 tax reformSelling an investment property in Australia? Understand CGT, the 6-year rule, notice periods for tenants in NSW, VIC and QLD, and what the 2027 changes mean.
Replaced by the Tax Reform Act 2026 guide SpecialisedHow pre-sales, finance requirements, disclosure obligations and selling channels work for off-the-plan developers in Australia. Updated for 2026, by state.
11 June 2026 For sellers Before the 2026 tax reformSelling to a developer? Understand option agreements, delayed settlement, amalgamation with neighbours, and the traps that catch homeowners out in 2026.
Replaced by the Tax Reform Act 2026 guide For sellers Earlier editionWhat does a vendor advocate do, what do they charge, and when do you need one? Fees, models, trade-offs and alternatives explained for Australian sellers.
Replaced by the October 2026 guide For sellersWhen is the best month to sell your house in Australia? What the data actually says about spring, seasonal patterns, days on market and city-by-city variation in 2026.
11 June 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesSelling in the ACT? Commission averages 2.0% but marketing can reach $10,000. Full cost breakdown: conveyancing, staging and the costs sellers miss.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesThe real cost of selling a house in Australia: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras, with honest state-by-state ranges for 2026.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesSelling costs in NSW for 2026: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras. Honest ranges, worked example at $900k, and how to reduce the bill.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesSelling in the NT? Agent commission averages 2.8%, among Australia's highest. Full cost breakdown: commission, marketing, conveyancing and what sellers miss.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesSelling costs in Queensland for 2026: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras. Honest ranges, worked example at $750k, and ways to save.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesSelling costs in South Australia for 2026: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras. Honest ranges, worked example at $650k, and how to save.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesTasmania has Australia's highest typical agent commission at ~2.96%. Full cost guide: commission, marketing, conveyancing and how to reduce the total.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesSelling costs in Victoria for 2026: agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and extras. Honest ranges, worked example at $850k, and how to cut costs.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesSelling a house in WA typically costs 4% to 6% of the sale price. Full breakdown of agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and all the costs sellers forget.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesReal estate agent commission in the ACT typically runs 1.44 to 2.5%, averaging around 2.0%. What Canberra sellers pay, what it covers, and how to negotiate.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesReal estate agent commission in Australia ranges from 1.2% to 3.5% depending on state. Compare all 8 states side by side in this 2026 guide.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesReal estate agent fees in NSW typically range from 1.5% to 2.8%. This 2026 guide explains commission rates, what they cover, and how to negotiate.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesReal estate agent commission in the NT averages around 2.8%, with Darwin typically lower at ~2.55%. What NT sellers pay, what it covers, and how to negotiate.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesReal estate agent fees in Queensland typically range from 2.0% to 3.3%. This 2026 guide explains commission rates, what they cover, and how to negotiate.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesReal estate agent fees in South Australia typically range from 1.6% to 3.0%. This 2026 guide covers commission rates, what they include, and how to negotiate.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesReal estate agent commission in Tasmania is among the highest nationally, averaging around 2.96%. What sellers pay, what it covers, and how to negotiate.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesReal estate agent fees in Victoria typically range from 1.2% to 2.9%. This 2026 guide covers commission rates, what they include, and how to negotiate.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesReal estate agent commission in WA typically runs 2.0 to 3.5%, with a state average around 2.4%. What sellers pay, what it covers, and what to negotiate.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide Specialised Before October 2026The AgentBridge buyers agent panel explained: how briefs flow, what referral fees look like, and what the network expects from independent buyers agents.
Replaced by the Membership, Oct 2026 guide Specialised Before October 2026Joining a national buyers agent panel: how the model works, what the fee split looks like, how briefs flow, and what the network expects from independent agents.
Replaced by the Membership, Oct 2026 guide For sellersVendor disclosure explained for every Australian state: Section 32 in Victoria, Form 1 in SA, contract annexures in NSW and equivalents elsewhere. Seller's guide.
27 May 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesSelling to investors: most investor buyers live interstate. A buyers agent network reaches out-of-state buyers that a single local agent cannot.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For buyers Before the 2026 tax reformCo-ownership of property in Australia. Joint tenants versus tenants in common, co-ownership agreements and what happens when one party wants out.
Replaced by the Tax Reform Act 2026 guide SpecialisedOff-the-plan finance approval is granted on a valuation at settlement, not at exchange. Here is how valuation shortfalls happen and what they mean for the buyer.
20 May 2026 For buyers 2025-26 rulesFIRB rules for foreign property buyers in Australia for 2026. What approval is required, timelines, fees and the ban on established dwellings.
Replaced by the 2026-27 rules guide For buyersThe three stages of home loan approval in Australia explained. What pre-approval covers, where it can fall over and how the unconditional step works.
15 May 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesSelling commercial property in Australia: process, due diligence, sale method and where a buyers agent network fits alongside traditional commercial agency.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide SpecialisedBuying rural and lifestyle property in Australia: bores, septic, fencing, biosecurity and access tracks all differ from suburban. Checklist for tree changers.
11 May 2026 For buyers Earlier rulesBuying property in another Australian state. What changes, what stays the same and how to manage the search, inspection and settlement without flying back and forth.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide Schemes & grants New edition · 5 changesWA first home buyer help from 7 May 2026: no duty to $600,000, concession to $800,000, an $800,000 grant cap, worked examples and federal schemes.
8 May 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesSelling regional property in Australia: why the buyer pool is often national, where a local agent still wins, and how distribution reaches interstate buyers.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide Specialised Earlier rulesBuying regional property as a capital city resident in 2026: the post-2020 surge has cooled. Different conditions, stock and process than buyers faced in 2022.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For buyersWhen a pre-auction offer wins the property, when it walks the buyer into paying more and the state rules that change the calculation.
1 May 2026 Schemes & grantsThe Northern Territory restructured its home owner assistance package in late 2024. In 2026 the package includes the HomeGrown Territory Grant for…
29 April 2026 Schemes & grantsThe Northern Territory operates the most unusual stamp duty calculation in Australia: a quadratic formula for properties under $525,000, then flat…
27 April 2026 State guidesA clear 2026 walkthrough of buying property in the Northern Territory. NT contract, cooling-off, conveyancing, deposit and settlement explained.
24 April 2026 For sellersAuction and private treaty are the two main sale methods in Australia. Each suits different property types and vendor goals. Here is the comparison.
22 April 2026 For buyersHow Australian property auctions work, the state rules that apply and how a buyers agent runs the bidding strategy on the day.
20 April 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesSelling subdivision lots: when a single listing agent wins, when a buyers agent network wins, and how fee structures compare. For Australian land developers.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For buyers Earlier rulesWhat off-market property really means in Australia, how buyers agents source it and what buyers should know before pursuing an off-market deal.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide Schemes & grants 2025-26 rulesThe ACT abolished its First Home Owner Grant on 1 July 2019 and replaced it with a single, broader duty concession. In 2026 the Home Buyer Concession…
Replaced by the 2026-27 rules guide Schemes & grants 2025-26 rulesThe ACT has been gradually phasing out conveyance duty for the last decade as part of a long-term tax reform program, replacing duty revenue with…
Replaced by the 2026-27 rules guide State guidesA clear 2026 walkthrough of buying property in the ACT. Crown leasehold, the contract, cooling-off, conveyancing, deposit and settlement explained.
8 April 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesSelling vacant land in Australia: process, pricing, due diligence pack and the distribution options for reaching interstate and out-of-area buyers.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide SpecialisedBuying vacant land in Australia needs zoning, services, easements, contour and soil checks before contract. Here is the full due-diligence sequence.
3 April 2026 For buyersWhat a strata report or owners corporation search tells an apartment buyer, what it costs and how to read it. A practical guide for Australian strata buyers.
1 April 2026 Schemes & grants 2025-26 rulesTasmania's First Home Owner Grant is $30,000 for eligible transactions to 30 June 2026, and the 2026-27 State Budget, delivered on 21 May 2026,…
Replaced by the 2026-27 rules guide Schemes & grants 2025-26 rulesTasmania offers first home buyers a full duty exemption on established homes up to $750,000. The exemption applies to purchases that settle on or…
Replaced by the 2026-27 rules guide State guidesA clear 2026 walkthrough of buying property in Tasmania. The Law Society contract, no cooling-off, solicitor role, deposit and settlement explained.
25 March 2026 For buyersCooling-off periods for Australian property purchases, state by state. How many business days, what is excluded and what the forfeit is. Updated 2026.
23 March 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesSelling off-the-plan apartments through a buyers agent network: where the model fits, where a project marketing agency still wins, and how the engagement runs.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For buyersWhat a building and pest inspection covers, what it costs and how to use the report to negotiate. A practical Australian buyers checklist for 2026.
18 March 2026 Schemes & grantsSouth Australia restructured first home buyer support during 2023 and 2024, and the changes are still in effect in 2026. The First Home Owner Grant of…
16 March 2026 Schemes & grantsSouth Australia operates one of the older rate schedules in Australia (unchanged at the bracket level since 2012) but has added some of the most…
13 March 2026 State guidesA clear 2026 walkthrough of buying property in SA. Form 1 Vendor Statement, cooling-off, conveyancing, deposit and settlement explained for buyers.
11 March 2026 SpecialisedSunset clauses in off-the-plan contracts: the title registration deadline, what state reforms changed, and the state-by-state position for buyers and developers.
9 March 2026 For buyersHow to negotiate a property purchase in Australia. The framework, the tactics that work in private treaty and at auction and how buyers agents extract value.
6 March 2026 For sellers Earlier rulesEngagement briefs explained: the two documents a seller signs with a buyers agent network, what each covers, why the language differs and what to check.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide Schemes & grants Before 7 May 2026Western Australia runs four state-level first home buyer programs in 2026. The First Home Owner Grant pays $10,000 for new-build purchases. The First…
Replaced by the From 7 May 2026 guide Schemes & grantsWestern Australia lifted its first home owner duty thresholds significantly in the 2026-27 housing taxation package announced on 7 May 2026. The new…
27 February 2026 State guidesA clear 2026 walkthrough of buying property in WA. Offer and Acceptance, Joint Form of General Conditions, settlement agents, deposit and settlement explained.
25 February 2026 For buyersA plain-English guide to conveyancing in Australia. What the conveyancer or solicitor does between contract signing and settlement, state by state.
23 February 2026 Specialised Earlier rulesOff-the-plan vs established property: side-by-side comparison covering contract, deposit, finance approval, valuation timing, settlement and the risks involved.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For buyers Earlier rulesTen practical questions to ask any Australian buyers agent before signing the engagement. Licensing, scope, fees, conflicts and references.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide Schemes & grants 2025-26 rulesQueensland runs the most generous state-level first home owner grant in the country at $30,000, paired with a transfer duty concession that wipes out…
Replaced by the 2026-27 rules guide Schemes & grantsQueensland calls it transfer duty, not stamp duty, and operates a parallel concession schedule that delivers materially lower duty for buyers who will…
13 February 2026 State guidesA clear 2026 walkthrough of buying property in Queensland. REIQ contract, cooling-off, the new seller disclosure regime, deposit and settlement explained.
11 February 2026 For buyersAustralian buyers agent fees explained. Fixed fee, percentage and tiered structures, what they typically cost and how to compare engagements.
9 February 2026 For sellersListing agent, buyers agent network or project marketing agency: an honest comparison for Australian sellers and developers on reach, fees, exclusivity and best fit.
6 February 2026 For buyersA plain English Australian comparison of buyers agents and selling agents. Who they represent, what they cost and when to use each.
4 February 2026 Schemes & grantsVictoria has two live first home buyer programs in 2026: a cash grant for new builds and a transfer duty exemption and concession for new and…
2 February 2026 Schemes & grantsVictoria has one of the highest top marginal rates of land transfer duty in Australia and the most complicated concession matrix. Two parallel rate…
30 January 2026 State guidesA clear 2026 walkthrough of buying property in Victoria. Section 32, cooling-off, auctions, conveyancing, deposit and settlement explained.
28 January 2026 Specialised Before the 2026 tax reformBuying off the plan in Australia involves a deposit, a long contract gap, a sunset clause and finance approval at settlement. Here is the full process for 2026.
Replaced by the Tax Reform Act 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesProperty distribution explained: how a developer's project reaches matched buyers agents simultaneously, where the model fits, and what it costs.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide For sellers Earlier rulesProperty distribution is the third option between a single listing agent and a project marketing agency. How it works, what it costs and when it makes sense.
Replaced by the 28 October 2026 guide State guidesA clear 2026 walkthrough of buying property in NSW. Contracts, cooling-off, conveyancing, inspections, deposit and settlement explained for buyers.
19 January 2026 Schemes & grantsNew South Wales runs two main state first home buyer programs in 2026. Each works on a different lever (a cash grant or transfer duty relief), and…
16 January 2026 Schemes & grants 2025-26 rulesTransfer duty is the single largest upfront cost most buyers face after the deposit. In New South Wales it can run into tens of thousands of dollars on…
Replaced by the 2026-27 rules guide For buyersThe complete Australian first home buyer process. Budget, finance, schemes, search, contracts, settlement and the timeline that ties it together.
12 January 2026 State guides 2025-26 rulesStamp duty for every Australian state and territory in 2026. Rate tables, first home buyer concessions and state-specific links. Plain-English national guide.
Replaced by the 2026-27 rules guide Schemes & grants 2025-26 rulesEvery Australian first home buyer scheme for 2026. Federal Home Guarantee, Help to Buy, state grants, stamp duty concessions. National guide with state links.
Replaced by the 2026-27 rules guide For buyersWhat a buyers agent actually does in Australia, how the fees work, state licensing rules and how to choose one. A plain-English guide for 2026 property buyers.
5 January 2026When the rules change we publish a new guide and keep the earlier one, so you can see how each topic has changed.