Seven steps to property nirvana

Buying and selling property is full of little challenges - things that could be streamlined to make research easier, bidding at auction easier, downsizing or upsizing easier. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together the list of seven ways to …

The hottest trends in homes right now

What's hot in property right now? Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at the latest trends, from indoor smokers to infrared spas. Can the features of a home be too niche? By embracing these trends, can sellers get a premium for their property?  …

Why buyers have the upper hand right now

Spring selling season is drawing to a close - and buyers are finding themselves with the upper hand. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Ewan Morton from Morton Real Estate to look at what's selling and who's buying, and the best advic…

How to answer the question buyers dread

What's your price range? What do you think the property is worth? What's your best offer? Buyers can be hit by any one (or sometimes all) of these questions during the search for the right property.  Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson discuss what …

What a property listing is REALLY telling you

Property listings are full of secret codes - words and phrases that can signal a bargain, as long as you know what to look for.  Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together a list of the words that tell astute buyers a lot more than you might t…

Is now the time to buy?

The Domain House Price Report for the September quarter revealed that property prices are still breaking records… but for buyers, there are some very promising signs. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief…

Seven items to remove from your home when selling

When potential buyers inspect a home, they need to see themselves living there. So in the interest of getting the best price, there are a few things vendors need to remove before the first inspection - and some of them may come as a surprise. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fe…

The lengths buyers go to to secure the keys

Buying beer and champagne for agents, writing letters to vendors: some homebuyers will go to great lengths to secure the property they want.  And with more properties on the market - and fewer buyers - now could be the perfect time to nab your next home.  Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at …

Why do some property listings leave off the asking price?

There are few things more frustrating for buyers than property listings that don't include a price. The words 'expressions of interest' or 'price on application' are guaranteed to get the blood pressure rising.  Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson l…

How much should you spend on renovations?

Renovating is expensive - but some rooms offer better bang for their buck. Here's how much you should look to spend, depending on whether you're renovating to sell, renovating to keep as an investment, or renovating to live in. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Mi…