A Sydney real estate sales agent blogged this month, 'This buyer, I have to admit was easy... She just said yes to every bid I pulled out of the hat for her.' But wait, there's more.

So how much do buyers agents charge? Some offer a commission fee structure, others have a sliding scale, or work on a fully transparent fixed fee basis.

The Inner North region of Canberra has been red-hot these past few months. Downer has seen an increase in interest with its relative affordability if you're priced out of 'big sister' Ainslie, but is that about to change?

Its larger block sizes, elevated pockets, and two golf courses weaving through the suburb make it an ideal target for those looking for a premium location in Gungahlin. 

What's to love about Curtin? Who does it suit, and what can you get for your money these days?

True buyers agents are local specialists in searching, evaluating, negotiating and securing the purchase of property for buyers. Anyone who is rewarded by the seller is merely a wolf in sheep's clothing. 

Skip the endless hours looking online and weekends trawling auctions and open homes that were unsuitable in the first place. Stop wasting your time.

Consider these points when you next walk through a home, and you'll be able to see past the pretty staged furniture to what this home would be like to actually live in.

A few simple mistakes can cost thousands, and sometime cost you the deal. 

What's it like to live in Canberra? What's changed in the past five years, and why is everyone on about the 'Cool Little Capital'?

With variations to stamp duty here in the ACT you'll want to know what the latest rate changes are. (Good news - they're going down!)