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LJ Hooker is Australasia's most iconic real estate brand and with more than 90 years experience, we've been successfully helping people buy real estate for generations. We have an extensive library of articles, checklists, ebooks and online tools to help you find answers to all of your questions.

 

Latest blog articles about buying residential property

| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Trends Signal Stabilisation Amidst Renewed Buyer Interest
Explore recent trends in the property market as renewed buyer interest signals potential stabilisation amidst improved lending conditions and high stock levels.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Pooling Resources: How Property Co-ownership Can Get You on the Ladder
Explore the benefits and challenges of property co-ownership in New Zealand and learn how to navigate this practical option for entering the property market.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Investing in Property: Are You Ready to Expand Your Portfolio?
Ready to expand your property investment portfolio? Learn key indicators and signs to assess your financial readiness and market conditions before buying another property.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Finding Your Retirement Paradise in New Zealand
Discover how to find your dream retirement paradise in New Zealand. Explore key considerations for purchasing a retirement property and financial strategies for securing your future.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
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| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Navigating How to Make an Offer on a Home
Learn how to navigate the process of making an offer on a home smoothly. From pre-approval to negotiations, this guide will help you secure your dream property.
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How to Best Negotiate a Private Treaty Sale
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Embrace the Benefits of Downsizing
Discover the benefits of downsizing your home for financial freedom, simplified living, and a more sustainable lifestyle. Learn how to navigate the emotional and practical aspects of downsizing effectively.
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Buying guides for your state or territory

When it comes to buying real estate each state and territory has different rules and regulations. To help you navigate the buying process in your local area we have compiled the following step by step guides to buying property.

These in-depth guides walk you through the different ways you can buy property, where to do your local research, where to home hunt, what government websites are useful, what must go in your contracts of sale, what costs you will need to pay as these vary across Australia and what happens at time of settlement. 

Select your state or territory and get up to speed on all you need to know about buying property. 

Checklists, eBooks and FAQs

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Complete Moving Guide
Moving into your new home is an exciting experience. It’s a fresh start in a brand new property that you can customise and call your own.
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Open House Inspection Checklist
Our open house inspection checklist is your ultimate evaluation tool. This handy checklist will guide you through what to look for in each room and space of the property you are inspecting to help you determine if this is the home for you.
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Essential Apartment Inspection Checklist
Discover the best way to thoroughly inspect an apartment, perfect for those inspecting a property for sale in person or remotely.
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Buying FAQs
Buying FAQs
When it comes to buying property, an experienced LJ Hooker agent will help you through the process. Read our Buying FAQs for answers to common questions.
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Quick Guide to Buying at Auction
Quick Guide to Buying at Auction
Our quick guide will prepare you for what to expect when you buy property at Auction.
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Finance and Home Loans FAQs
Finance and Home Loans FAQs
An important thing to consider when looking to buy real estate, is how will you finance your purchase? Find out answers to commonly asked questions on Home Loans to help you with your research.
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