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Selling your first property is a major decision, both financially and emotionally. It’s very different from buying your first home. Instead of considering your own needs and preferences, you instead have to consider what appeals to as many potential buyers as possible, so you can maximise your profit. Selling a property can be daunting, so it comes as little surprise that many people feel overwhelmed and have fears about it.

Renting a property for the first time can be a daunting experience, but moving out of the family home and establishing your own household is also incredibly exciting. Hunting for a rental property you love is one of the fun parts, but once you find something you like, you need to get serious and be well-prepared to secure the place. This guide provides useful tips for first time renters, from preparing applications to setting up your new home.

Changed government policies aimed at combating the COVID-19 crisis have started to influence transaction numbers, but the April figures from Australia's housing market have yet to reflect the downturn in prices anticipated by some banks.

Australians are vigorously encouraged to enter the property market, but not everyone has the capacity to relocate to an affordable area. Chances are if you’re currently renting, you made choices about your location out of sheer necessity or lifestyle considerations rather than financial considerations. The benefit of renting is that you can enjoy the affordability of a lifestyle that may have been less accessible if you wanted to buy in the same area. This is where rentvesting comes in.