Tools & Guides to Help You Buy Smarter
Practical property resources, guides and tools to help you research the market, understand the costs of buying property and make better-informed property decisions.
Make Better Property Decisions With Better Information
Buying property is a major decision. Having access to useful information before you act can help you understand the market, assess opportunities and prepare for the costs involved.
Explore our property guides, calculators and educational resources covering home buying, property investment, market research and due diligence.
Property Guides & E-Books
Practical resources designed to help home buyers and property investors understand the buying process and assess property opportunities with greater confidence.
10 Tips for Homebuyers
Practical considerations to help you prepare for your property search and approach your next purchase with a clearer strategy.
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Calculating LVR & Rental Yield
Understand two common property investment measures used when assessing a property’s purchase price, rental income and overall position.
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Buy With Confidence
Your first property purchase can involve a lot of moving parts. Understanding what you are looking for, where you want to buy and what needs to be checked before committing can make the process easier to navigate.
Use the resources on this page to research the market and prepare for the next stage of your property journey.
Calculate the Costs Before You Buy
Before buying your next property, you may want to calculate some of the costs associated with the purchase. These external calculators can help you research potential costs.
NSW Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate the transfer duty that may apply when purchasing property in New South Wales.
Open NSW Stamp Duty Calculator →NSW Land Tax
Access the NSW Government land tax information and calculator resources to research potential land tax obligations.
Open NSW Land Tax Calculator →Stamp Duty Information Across Australia
Stamp duty and transfer duty rules vary between Australian states and territories. Use the relevant government resource when researching a purchase outside New South Wales.
Research the Market Before You Commit
Property research is about more than looking at a property’s asking price. Understanding the suburb, comparable sales, supply, demand, infrastructure, property condition and broader market conditions can help you assess an opportunity.
Our property education resources are designed to help buyers and investors build a better understanding of the market before making a property decision.
Property Due Diligence Matters
Research does not stop once you find a property. Before making an unconditional commitment, buyers should investigate the property, contract and surrounding circumstances.
Contract Review
Have the contract reviewed by your solicitor or conveyancer before committing to the purchase.
Building & Pest
Where appropriate, obtain building and pest inspections to identify potential issues with the property.
Strata Research
For strata property, investigate the strata records, finances, levies, maintenance and planned works.
Property Resources for Buyers & Investors
Whether you are buying your first home, upgrading, relocating or researching an investment property, having a clear purchasing strategy can make the process easier to navigate.
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