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A Sydney buyer's agent buying for you in Brisbane needs Queensland credentials.",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":812,"children":813},{},[814,819],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":815,"children":816},{},[817],{"type":116,"value":818},"NSW and Victoria, among others, take part in automatic mutual recognition (AMR).",{"type":116,"value":820}," An interstate licensee can work in NSW after notifying NSW Fair Trading, and in Victoria after an AMR notification to the regulator. Someone working this way may not appear on the local register as a local licence holder, so ask which licence and notification cover the work, then check both. Victoria's register can be searched by AMR operator reference, and WA and Tasmania publish separate AMR lists.",{"type":111,"tag":135,"props":822,"children":824},{"id":823},"sole-trader-or-company-which-licence-should-you-see",[825],{"type":116,"value":826},"Sole trader or company: which licence should you see?",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":828,"children":829},{},[830],{"type":116,"value":831},"The name on your agreement is often a company, and the company can need its own licence.",{"type":111,"tag":142,"props":833,"children":834},{},[835,845,855,865,875],{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":836,"children":837},{},[838,843],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":839,"children":840},{},[841],{"type":116,"value":842},"NSW:",{"type":116,"value":844}," a corporation running an agency needs a corporation licence and must employ a Class 1 licensee in charge. A sole trader with a Class 1 licence can be their own licensee in charge. 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But if your agreement names a company rather than the person you met, search for the company too.",{"type":111,"tag":135,"props":891,"children":893},{"id":892},"how-to-check-a-buyers-agents-licence-in-five-minutes",[894],{"type":116,"value":895},"How to check a buyer's agent's licence in five minutes",{"type":111,"tag":897,"props":898,"children":899},"ol",{},[900,910,920,930,940,950,960],{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":901,"children":902},{},[903,908],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":904,"children":905},{},[906],{"type":116,"value":907},"Get the details in writing.",{"type":116,"value":909}," Full name, business name, ABN and licence or registration number. A legitimate agent sends these immediately.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":911,"children":912},{},[913,918],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":914,"children":915},{},[916],{"type":116,"value":917},"Search the register for the state where the property is,",{"type":116,"value":919}," not where the agency is based.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":921,"children":922},{},[923,928],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":924,"children":925},{},[926],{"type":116,"value":927},"Match the entity.",{"type":116,"value":929}," Check that the company or person named on the agreement is the one on the register, and whether the person you deal with is a licensee or a representative working under one.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":931,"children":932},{},[933,938],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":934,"children":935},{},[936],{"type":116,"value":937},"Read the status line.",{"type":116,"value":939}," It should say current, not expired, suspended or cancelled. Note the expiry date, the licence class and any conditions that would rule out what they are doing for you. If they hold a representative or assistant registration, ask who supervises them.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":941,"children":942},{},[943,948],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":944,"children":945},{},[946],{"type":116,"value":947},"Look for discipline.",{"type":116,"value":949}," Use the history in Verify NSW or the orders on Victoria's register; elsewhere, ask the regulator.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":951,"children":952},{},[953,958],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":954,"children":955},{},[956],{"type":116,"value":957},"Screenshot it with the date.",{"type":116,"value":959}," If something goes wrong later, you have proof of what the register showed.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":961,"children":962},{},[963,968],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":964,"children":965},{},[966],{"type":116,"value":967},"Ask for the professional indemnity certificate.",{"type":116,"value":969}," NSW Fair Trading's own list of questions for buyers asks whether the agent holds professional indemnity insurance \"as required by law\".",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":971,"children":973},{"id":972},"rebaa-membership-is-useful-but-it-is-not-a-licence",[974],{"type":116,"value":975},"REBAA membership is useful, but it is not a licence",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":977,"children":978},{},[979,981,987],{"type":116,"value":980},"The Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia was established in 2000. It is a professional association, not a regulator: joining is voluntary, and leaving or being expelled does not touch anyone's licence. Membership tells you the agency signed up to the association's standards. Check the claim in REBAA's own directory, and read our ",{"type":111,"tag":253,"props":982,"children":984},{"href":983},"/blog/australia-real-estate-associations-guide-2026",[985],{"type":116,"value":986},"guide to the industry associations",{"type":116,"value":988}," for what each badge does and does not mean.",{"type":111,"tag":135,"props":990,"children":992},{"id":991},"the-agreement-where-buyers-actually-lose-money",[993],{"type":116,"value":994},"The agreement: where buyers actually lose money",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":996,"children":997},{},[998],{"type":116,"value":999},"You will sign an agency agreement (called an agency authority in Victoria and an appointment in Queensland). NSW requires agency agreements in writing, signed by the licence holder, with a copy served on you within 48 hours. NSW's one-day cooling-off on agency agreements is written for agreements to sell residential property or rural land, so do not assume your buying agreement has one.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1001,"children":1003},{"id":1002},"retainer-and-success-fee",[1004],{"type":116,"value":1005},"Retainer and success fee",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1007,"children":1008},{},[1009,1011,1017],{"type":116,"value":1010},"Most agreements combine an upfront retainer or engagement fee with a success fee on purchase, either fixed or a percentage of the price. Red flags: a non-refundable retainer with no defined deliverables, and a percentage fee with no cap. Our ",{"type":111,"tag":253,"props":1012,"children":1014},{"href":1013},"/buyers-agent-fees-australia",[1015],{"type":116,"value":1016},"buyer's agent fees guide",{"type":116,"value":1018}," sets out typical structures.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1020,"children":1022},{"id":1021},"a-worked-example-hypothetical",[1023],{"type":116,"value":1024},"A worked example (hypothetical)",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1026,"children":1027},{},[1028],{"type":116,"value":1029},"Say you sign with a $2,200 non-refundable retainer and a success fee of 2% of the purchase price. The agreement runs 90 days, with a six-month \"introduction\" clause after it ends.",{"type":111,"tag":142,"props":1031,"children":1032},{},[1033,1038,1043,1048],{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1034,"children":1035},{},[1036],{"type":116,"value":1037},"You buy at $900,000. Fee: $18,000 plus the $2,200 retainer, so $20,200.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1039,"children":1040},{},[1041],{"type":116,"value":1042},"The agent negotiates the vendor down by $25,000. Their fee falls by $500. On a percentage fee, every dollar they save you costs them two cents.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1044,"children":1045},{},[1046],{"type":116,"value":1047},"You end the agreement at day 60, then four months later buy a house the agent emailed you in week three. Under that introduction clause, the full $18,000 may still be payable.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1049,"children":1050},{},[1051],{"type":116,"value":1052},"If the agreement is exclusive across your whole search area, a house you find yourself during the term can trigger the fee too.",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1054,"children":1055},{},[1056],{"type":116,"value":1057},"Each of these terms is negotiable before you sign, and expensive after.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1059,"children":1061},{"id":1060},"termination-sunset-and-tail-clauses",[1062],{"type":116,"value":1063},"Termination, sunset and tail clauses",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1065,"children":1066},{},[1067],{"type":116,"value":1068},"Look for a firm end date (the sunset), the notice needed to terminate, any fee on termination, and how long the tail or introduction clause runs. Victoria's regulator tells buyers to check the period the authority covers, whether they can terminate if unhappy, and whether they will be charged for doing so. In Queensland, many agent appointments can be revoked on 30 days' written notice, though not every type, so ask how yours ends.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1070,"children":1072},{"id":1071},"exclusive-periods",[1073],{"type":116,"value":1074},"Exclusive periods",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1076,"children":1077},{},[1078],{"type":116,"value":1079},"Exclusivity is reasonable: the agent is investing time. What is not reasonable is exclusivity with no end date, or a fee on properties you were already looking at. List those addresses in the agreement as exclusions.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1081,"children":1083},{"id":1082},"commissions-and-referral-fees-from-the-other-side",[1084],{"type":116,"value":1085},"Commissions and referral fees from the other side",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1087,"children":1088},{},[1089],{"type":116,"value":1090},"This is the one that matters most. A buyer's agent paid by a developer or a selling agent has two masters.",{"type":111,"tag":142,"props":1092,"children":1093},{},[1094,1103,1112,1121],{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1095,"children":1096},{},[1097,1101],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":1098,"children":1099},{},[1100],{"type":116,"value":842},{"type":116,"value":1102}," the agent must not accept any payment for referring you to a selling agent and must declare any conflict of interest. The agreement must disclose rebates, discounts and commissions the agent may receive on expenses you pay, and the regulator tells buyers to ask about benefits from any third party or service provider the agent refers them to.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1104,"children":1105},{},[1106,1110],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":1107,"children":1108},{},[1109],{"type":116,"value":852},{"type":116,"value":1111}," an agent cannot act as your buyer's agent and for the seller on the same transaction. Keeping a rebate is illegal; it must be paid to you. Commission shared outside the agency must be disclosed before you sign.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1113,"children":1114},{},[1115,1119],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":1116,"children":1117},{},[1118],{"type":116,"value":862},{"type":116,"value":1120}," an agent must not act for more than one party to a transaction. Your appointment must state the source and estimated value of any rebate, discount, commission or benefit the agent may receive on expenses, and the selling agent must disclose to buyers, on an approved form, benefits anyone receives for promoting the sale.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1122,"children":1123},{},[1124,1129],{"type":111,"tag":127,"props":1125,"children":1126},{},[1127],{"type":116,"value":1128},"WA:",{"type":116,"value":1130}," an agent must not act for more than one client in a transaction without fully informed written consent, must disclose referral commissions in writing, and cannot take more than the commission agreed with you in writing.",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1132,"children":1133},{},[1134],{"type":116,"value":1135},"Be most wary of a buyer's agent service sold as free. Someone is paying for it, and if it is not you, the agent works for them.",{"type":111,"tag":135,"props":1137,"children":1139},{"id":1138},"questions-to-ask-before-you-sign",[1140],{"type":116,"value":1141},"Questions to ask before you sign",{"type":111,"tag":897,"props":1143,"children":1144},{},[1145,1150,1155,1160,1165,1170,1175,1180,1185],{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1146,"children":1147},{},[1148],{"type":116,"value":1149},"Which licence or registration covers work in the state where I am buying?",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1151,"children":1152},{},[1153],{"type":116,"value":1154},"Is the company named on this agreement licensed too?",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1156,"children":1157},{},[1158],{"type":116,"value":1159},"How many properties have you bought in my target suburbs in the past 12 months?",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1161,"children":1162},{},[1163],{"type":116,"value":1164},"What is the total fee including GST, in writing, and what happens to any engagement fee if I don't buy?",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1166,"children":1167},{},[1168],{"type":116,"value":1169},"Do you or any related business list or sell property?",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1171,"children":1172},{},[1173],{"type":116,"value":1174},"Will you receive any payment, rebate or benefit from a seller, developer, selling agent or service provider? 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The ",{"type":111,"tag":253,"props":1202,"children":1204},{"href":1203},"/buyer-agents",[1205],{"type":116,"value":1206},"buyer's agent directory",{"type":116,"value":1208}," shows each agency's Google reviews and services, and ",{"type":111,"tag":253,"props":1210,"children":1212},{"href":1211},"/buyer-agent-match",[1213],{"type":116,"value":1214},"GoMatch",{"type":116,"value":1216}," gives you a free shortlist of up to three buyer's agents matched to your brief. Read the reviews in volume, not just the star average: a profile with Google reviews shows how many exist on Google beside the sample published here, so you can go and read the rest. Then run every name through the register for your state and ask the questions above. Read ",{"type":111,"tag":253,"props":1218,"children":1220},{"href":1219},"/blog/what-does-a-buyers-agent-do-in-australia",[1221],{"type":116,"value":1222},"what a buyer's agent does",{"type":116,"value":736},{"type":111,"tag":253,"props":1225,"children":1227},{"href":1226},"/buyer-agent-vs-real-estate-agent",[1228],{"type":116,"value":1229},"how a buyer's agent differs from a real estate agent",{"type":116,"value":1231}," first, so you can tell whether the agreement matches the service on offer.",{"type":111,"tag":135,"props":1233,"children":1235},{"id":1234},"frequently-asked-questions",[1236],{"type":116,"value":1237},"Frequently asked questions",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1239,"children":1241},{"id":1240},"do-buyers-agents-need-a-licence-in-australia",[1242],{"type":116,"value":1243},"Do buyer's agents need a licence in Australia?",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1245,"children":1246},{},[1247],{"type":116,"value":1248},"Yes. Buying property for someone else for a fee is real estate agency work in every state and territory, so a buyer's agent needs an agent's licence or must work under a licensed agent as a registered representative. Check the register for the state you are buying in.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1250,"children":1252},{"id":1251},"does-propertygo-check-buyers-agents-licences",[1253],{"type":116,"value":1254},"Does PropertyGo check buyer's agents' licences?",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1256,"children":1257},{},[1258],{"type":116,"value":1259},"No. PropertyGo shows each agency's Google reviews, service areas and specialties, but doesn't check licences. Use your state regulator's free register before you sign.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1261,"children":1263},{"id":1262},"is-it-free-to-check-a-licence",[1264],{"type":116,"value":1265},"Is it free to check a licence?",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1267,"children":1268},{},[1269],{"type":116,"value":1270},"Yes. Every state and territory register listed here is free to search online. Some offer official extracts for a fee.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1272,"children":1274},{"id":1273},"how-do-i-check-if-a-buyers-agent-is-licensed",[1275],{"type":116,"value":1276},"How do I check if a buyer's agent is licensed?",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1278,"children":1279},{},[1280],{"type":116,"value":1281},"Search the public register run by the regulator in the state where you are buying: Verify NSW, Consumer Affairs Victoria's public register, Queensland's Fair Trading Licensing Register, or the equivalent search elsewhere. Search the person and any company named on the agreement. Check the licence is current and read any conditions.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1283,"children":1285},{"id":1284},"is-there-a-specific-buyers-agent-licence-in-australia",[1286],{"type":116,"value":1287},"Is there a specific buyer's agent licence in Australia?",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1289,"children":1290},{},[1291],{"type":116,"value":1292},"No. Buyer's agents hold the same real estate licence or registration as selling agents, issued state by state. Membership of REBAA or a state institute is voluntary and is not a licence.",{"type":111,"tag":457,"props":1294,"children":1296},{"id":1295},"can-a-buyers-agent-from-another-state-buy-property-for-me",[1297],{"type":116,"value":1298},"Can a buyer's agent from another state buy property for me?",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1300,"children":1301},{},[1302],{"type":116,"value":1303},"It depends on the state. Queensland requires a Queensland licence or registration, and a NSW or ACT Class 2 licence cannot simply be transferred. 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Ask about any other payment from the seller's side in writing, and get the answer into the agreement.",{"type":111,"tag":135,"props":1316,"children":1318},{"id":1317},"before-you-sign",[1319],{"type":116,"value":1320},"Before you sign",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1322,"children":1323},{},[1324],{"type":116,"value":1325},"Run the register check, screenshot it, and read the agreement with the nine questions beside you. If an answer makes you uneasy, it will not improve after you sign.",{"type":111,"tag":112,"props":1327,"children":1328},{},[1329],{"type":116,"value":1330},"Licensing rules, registers and regulator names change, and several Victorian changes land in late 2026, so confirm the current position with the regulator before you rely on it. We opened every register link in this guide on 11 October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice. 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Accessed 11 October 2026.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1359,"children":1360},{},[1361,1362,1369],{"type":116,"value":1348},{"type":111,"tag":253,"props":1363,"children":1366},{"href":1364,"rel":1365},"https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/buying-and-selling-property/buying-property-nsw/preparing-to-purchase/property-agent-or-conveyancer-licence-check",[257],[1367],{"type":116,"value":1368},"\"Check a licence for a property agent or conveyancer\"",{"type":116,"value":1370},", \"Corporation licence for property agencies\" and \"Licensee in charge\". Accessed 11 October 2026.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1372,"children":1373},{},[1374],{"type":116,"value":1375},"NSW Government, \"Agency agreements\" (property professionals). Accessed 6 October 2026.",{"type":111,"tag":146,"props":1377,"children":1378},{},[1379],{"type":116,"value":1380},"NSW Government, \"Automatic mutual recognition: property and real estate\". 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We weigh the Sydney price gap, investor exit, land tax, concessions and forecasts for buyers.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1758382850717-8dcb01bd1fc0?q=80&auto=format","2026-08-10",[14,1602,1630,1599,1669],{"_path":1838,"title":1839,"description":1840,"image":1841,"date":1842,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1843,"category":1603,"reading_time":1706},"/blog/investor-exodus-2026-what-landlords-selling-means-buyers-renters","Landlords Are Selling: What the 2026 Investor Exodus Means for Buyers and Renters","Investor exodus 2026: why landlords are selling, what ex-rental stock means for buyers, and what 1.3% vacancy and 5.9% rent growth mean for renters.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1643804926339-e94f0a655185?q=80&auto=format","2026-08-09",[1599,1844,1601,1602,1629],"rental-market",{"_path":1846,"title":1847,"description":1848,"image":1849,"date":1850,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1851,"category":1671,"reading_time":1706},"/blog/regional-property-boom-splitting-2026-where-values-still-rising","The Regional Property Boom Is Splitting: Where Values Are Still Rising in 2026","The regional property boom is splitting in 2026: Cotality data shows regional NSW, VIC and QLD cooling while regional SA and WA values are still rising.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1783427118514-38389319a8ee?q=80&auto=format","2026-08-08",[1852,1602,1669,1853,1599],"regional-property","lifestyle-buyers",{"_path":1855,"title":1856,"description":1857,"image":1858,"date":1859,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1860,"category":1632,"reading_time":1706},"/blog/two-speed-property-market-australia-2026-entry-level-rising","Australia's Two-Speed Property Market: Why Entry-Level Homes Keep Rising in 2026","Australia's two-speed property market explained: why entry-level homes keep rising in 2026 while the top end falls, and how first home buyers can respond.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1772326530280-55f4ded4e23c?q=80&auto=format","2026-08-07",[1602,1629,1861,1630,1669],"first-home-guarantee",{"_path":1863,"title":1864,"description":1865,"image":1866,"date":1867,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1868,"category":1671,"reading_time":1706},"/blog/buying-in-a-falling-market-australia-2026-buyers-guide","Buying in a Falling Market: How to Use Australia's 2026 Downturn to Your Advantage","Buying in a falling market in 2026: what Cotality's July data shows, how to price off recent sales, negotiate conditions back in and win passed-in homes.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1760129745103-91c4022ed5fb?q=80&auto=format","2026-08-06",[1602,1869,103,1784,1870],"market-downturn","buyers-agent",{"_path":1872,"title":1873,"description":1874,"image":1875,"date":1876,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1877,"category":1603,"reading_time":1706},"/blog/granny-flats-second-dwellings-australia-2026-add-value-income","Granny Flat Rules in 2026: How to Add Value or Rental Income","Granny flat rules explained for 2026: what a secondary dwelling is, NSW size and lot limits, CDC vs DA approval, renting it out, and why rules vary by state.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1763303251296-feb1a07a7dd0?q=80&auto=format","2026-07-06",[1878,1879,1599,1600,1602],"granny-flat","secondary-dwelling",{"_path":1881,"title":1882,"description":1883,"image":1884,"date":1885,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1886,"category":1632,"reading_time":1604},"/blog/stamp-duty-explained-australia-2026-state-by-state-first-home-buyer","Stamp Duty in Australia 2026: A State-by-State Guide for Buyers","Stamp duty Australia 2026: a clear state-by-state guide. How transfer duty works, NSW, VIC and QLD first home buyer concessions, and how to estimate yours.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1734328819658-0c3ceef27c46?q=80&auto=format","2026-07-05",[1887,1629,1888,101,1602],"stamp-duty","property-costs",{"_path":1890,"title":1891,"description":1892,"image":1893,"date":1894,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1895,"category":104,"reading_time":1768},"/blog/how-to-buy-at-auction-australia-buyers-playbook","How to Buy at Auction in Australia: A Buyer's Playbook","How to buy at auction in Australia: the no cooling-off rule, your 10% deposit, pre-auction homework, what passed in means, and when to use a buyer's agent.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610165437422-16d6f9b9d063?q=80&auto=format","2026-07-04",[1896,103,101,1870,1629],"property-auction",{"_path":1898,"title":1899,"description":1900,"image":1901,"date":1902,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1903,"category":104,"reading_time":1768},"/blog/buying-off-the-plan-australia-2026-risks-rewards-tax-advantage","Buying Off the Plan in Australia, 2026: Risks, Rewards and the New-Build Tax Advantage","Buying off the plan in Australia in 2026: the real risks, rewards, Victoria's stamp duty concession and the 2027 new-build negative gearing edge explained.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1485083269755-a7b559a4fe5e?q=80&auto=format","2026-07-03",[1904,101,1776,1599,1602],"off-the-plan",{"_path":1906,"title":1907,"description":1908,"image":1909,"date":1910,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1911,"category":1632,"reading_time":1768},"/blog/first-home-guarantee-2026-5-percent-deposit-scheme-explained","First Home Guarantee 2026: How to Buy With a 5% Deposit and No LMI","First Home Guarantee 2026 explained: buy with a 5% deposit and no LMI, plus the new no-income-cap and unlimited-places rules, price caps and eligibility.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580709430621-697349bd4bb9?q=80&auto=format","2026-07-02",[1629,1861,1912,1631,1602,101],"5-percent-deposit",{"_path":1914,"title":1915,"description":1916,"image":1917,"date":1918,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1919,"category":1632,"reading_time":1706},"/blog/co-buying-property-australia-2026-teaming-up-to-beat-affordability","Co-Buying Property in Australia: How to Team Up to Beat Affordability (Without Risking the Friendship)","Co-buying property in Australia is rising fast. 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Check risk and get a quote before you buy.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1657069343999-39722b95f1d8?q=80&auto=format","2026-06-30",[1929,1930,101,1629,100],"home-insurance","climate-risk",{"_path":1932,"title":1933,"description":1934,"image":1935,"date":1936,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1937,"category":1603,"reading_time":1706},"/blog/build-to-rent-boom-australia-2026-renters-and-buyers","Build-to-Rent Australia Hits $40 Billion: What the 2026 Boom Means for Renters and Buyers","Build-to-rent Australia just passed $40 billion and 51,000 apartments. See what the 2026 BTR boom means for renters chasing security and buyers watching supply.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534655610770-dd69616f05ff?q=80&auto=format","2026-06-29",[1938,1844,1599,1653,1602],"build-to-rent",{"_path":1940,"title":1941,"description":1942,"image":1943,"date":1944,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1945,"category":1671,"reading_time":1768},"/blog/foreign-buyer-ban-extended-2029-what-it-means-for-australian-buyers","Australia's Foreign Buyer Ban Extended to 2029: What It Means for Local Buyers","Australia's foreign buyer ban is now extended to 2029, blocking established-home purchases. See who's captured, who's exempt and what it means for buyers.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1666000346172-8e7e87547d2a?q=80&auto=format","2026-06-28",[1946,1947,1948,1629,1602],"foreign-investment","policy-analysis","property-market",{"_path":1950,"title":1951,"description":1952,"image":1953,"date":1954,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1955,"category":1752,"reading_time":1604},"/blog/negative-gearing-cgt-changes-2026-budget-what-it-means-for-property-buyers","Negative Gearing Changes 2026: What the Budget CGT Reforms Mean for Australian Property Buyers","Negative gearing changes 2026 explained: who's grandfathered, the new CGT discount and 30% minimum tax, and what the 2027 reforms mean for property buyers.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1672886974518-2549f2f98e5a?q=80&auto=format","2026-06-27",[1601,1956,1599,1957,1958,1669],"capital-gains-tax","tax-reform","2026-budget",{"_path":1219,"title":1960,"description":1961,"image":1962,"date":1963,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1964,"category":104,"reading_time":1966},"What Does a Buyer's Agent Do? A Complete Guide for Australian Property Buyers","Learn exactly what a buyer's agent does in Australia, how they help you purchase property, what services they provide, and why thousands of Australians use them to buy homes and investment properties.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?q=80&auto=format","2026-04-16",[99,1965,1629,1611],"property-buying","8 min read",{"_path":1968,"title":1969,"description":1970,"image":1804,"date":1963,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":1971,"category":104,"reading_time":1973},"/blog/how-much-does-a-buyers-agent-cost-in-australia","How Much Does a Buyer's Agent Cost in Australia? 2026 Fee Guide","Complete breakdown of buyer's agent fees in Australia for 2026. 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Compare verified buyers advocates, understand fees, and get expert help navigating Melbourne's auction-heavy property market.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1514395462725-fb4566210144?q=80&auto=format&fit=clip",[99,1698,1611,1629],{"_path":1996,"title":1997,"description":1998,"image":1999,"date":1987,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2000,"category":104,"reading_time":1768},"/blog/find-buyer-agent-brisbane-guide","How to Find a Buyer Agent in Brisbane: Your Complete 2026 Guide","Find the right buyer agent in Brisbane. 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Compare verified buyers advocates and get expert help navigating Western Australia's resurging property market with confidence.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1629522244811-97becb53a9c4?q=80&auto=format&fit=clip",[99,2008,1611,2001],"wa","9 min read",{"_path":2011,"title":2012,"description":2013,"image":2014,"date":1987,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2015,"category":104,"reading_time":2009},"/blog/find-buyer-agent-adelaide-guide","How to Find a Buyer Agent in Adelaide: Your Complete 2026 Guide","Find the right buyer agent in Adelaide. 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Compare verified buyers advocates and get expert help buying property in Tasmania's growing capital city.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582539934730-cdf1770948d2?q=80&auto=format&fit=clip",[99,2030,1611,2001],"tas",{"_path":2032,"title":2033,"description":2034,"image":2035,"date":1987,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2036,"category":104,"reading_time":1966},"/blog/find-buyer-agent-darwin-guide","How to Find a Buyer Agent in Darwin: Your Complete 2026 Guide","Find the right buyer agent in Darwin. 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Learn which tools deliver real results and why human expertise still matters.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1671417722838-3fbaa7f66203?q=80&auto=format","2026-03-04",[2045,1599,99,2046,1669,1629],"technology","gomatch",{"_path":2048,"title":2049,"description":2050,"image":2051,"date":2052,"author_name":2053,"author_avatar":2054,"tags":2055,"category":2059,"reading_time":1966},"/blog/wealth-creation-through-property-investment-and-passive-income","Wealth Creation Through Property Investment and Passive Income","Discover how diversified income streams alongside property investment strategies can secure sustainable financial success. Brisbane professionals share insights on debt recycling, negative gearing, SMSFs, and retirement planning for Australian investors.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1622996965411-3ba635423d49?q=80&auto=format","2026-03-02","Lauren Jones Buyers Agency","https://i.imgur.com/DN7klm6.png",[1599,2056,1751,1688,2057,2058],"investment-strategy","property-strategy","planning","Investment Strategies",{"_path":2061,"title":2062,"description":2063,"image":1781,"date":2064,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2065,"category":1671,"reading_time":1604},"/blog/australia-12-trillion-property-milestone-house-unit-price-gap-2025","The $12 Trillion Milestone: Understanding Australia's Record Property Wealth Divide Between Houses and Units","Australia's residential real estate has hit a historic $12 trillion valuation, but the gap between house and unit prices has widened to a record $363,000. Discover what's driving this divide, where units offer better value, and how to make strategic property decisions in 2025.","2025-12-05",[1669,1599,1629,1630,2066,2067,1653],"2025-market","units",{"_path":2069,"title":2070,"description":2071,"image":2072,"date":2073,"author_name":2053,"author_avatar":2054,"tags":2074,"category":1671,"reading_time":1973},"/blog/australias-housing-crisis-brisbane-vacancy-rates-warning-sign","Australia's Housing Crisis: Brisbane's Vacancy Rates Are the Warning Sign","Brisbane's ultra-low vacancy rates reveal the depth of Australia's housing crisis. Learn how vacancy rates impact renters and buyers, and strategies to navigate the competitive market with expert insights.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608094920984-5b54ce1bb792?q=80&w=2670&auto=format&fit=crop&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&ixid=M3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA%3D%3D","2025-10-04",[1669,1844,1629,1599,1688,1630,2066,99],{"_path":2076,"title":2077,"description":2078,"image":2079,"date":2080,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2081,"category":1671,"reading_time":1768},"/blog/mortgage-delinquency-hotspots-understanding-australias-payment-stress-map","Mortgage Delinquency Hotspots: Understanding Australia's Payment Stress Map","Navigate Australia's mortgage stress landscape with our comprehensive suburb analysis. Discover which areas face the highest delinquency rates, understand the economic factors driving payment stress, and learn strategies to assess mortgage risk before buying.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1670154843956-c583b8bb984b?q=80&auto=format","2025-09-16",[1669,1599,1629,2082],"mortgage",{"_path":2084,"title":2085,"description":2086,"image":2087,"date":2088,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2089,"category":1603,"reading_time":1604},"/blog/7-star-energy-revolution-nathers-changes-transform-australian-home-values","7-Star Energy Revolution: How NatHERS Changes in 2025 Will Transform Australian Home Values","Discover how Australia's new 7-star energy rating requirements and the expansion of NatHERS to existing homes in 2025 are reshaping property values, creating green loan opportunities, and saving homeowners thousands in energy costs.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1603093879014-7a64a851033b?q=80&auto=format","2025-09-09",[1599,1619,1669,1629],{"_path":2091,"title":2092,"description":2093,"image":2094,"date":2095,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2096,"category":1632,"reading_time":1633},"/blog/help-to-buy-vs-going-solo-navigating-australias-shared-equity-landscape-2025","Help to Buy vs Going Solo: Navigating Australia's New Shared Equity Landscape in 2025","With the federal Help to Buy scheme launching late 2025, discover how shared equity could help you buy with just 2% deposit, the pros and cons of government co-ownership, and whether it's better than traditional home buying paths.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1695686566301-ec088e031128?q=80&auto=format","2025-09-08",[1629,1631,1751,1599],{"_path":2098,"title":2099,"description":2100,"image":2101,"date":2102,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2103,"category":1632,"reading_time":1768},"/blog/the-168000-deposit-reality-mortgage-brokers-helping-first-home-buyers-5-percent-down","The $168,000 Deposit Reality: How Mortgage Brokers Are Helping First-Home Buyers Break In With 5% Down","With median house prices requiring $168,000 deposits, discover how mortgage brokers are leveraging government schemes, low deposit loans, and strategic financing to help first-home buyers enter the property market with as little as 5% down in 2025.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1626178793926-22b28830aa30?q=80&auto=format","2025-09-04",[1629,2104,2105,1751],"mortgage-broker","mortgages",{"_path":2107,"title":2108,"description":2109,"image":2110,"date":2111,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2112,"category":2120,"reading_time":1633},"/blog/tiktok-vs-rea-group-social-media-disrupting-4000-property-ads","TikTok vs REA Group: How Social Media is Disrupting $4,000 Property Ads","Agents like Luke Saville are bypassing expensive traditional advertising ($4,000 REA, $1,500-$3,000 Domain) by using free TikTok and Instagram. 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Discover why investors are winning the battle for entry-level properties and what this means for aspiring homeowners.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1736319666684-a0f1f6b679cc?q=80&auto=format","2025-08-16",[1629,1669,1630,1631,2066,1599,2157],"lending",{"_path":2159,"title":2160,"description":2161,"image":2162,"date":2163,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2164,"category":1603,"reading_time":1604},"/blog/climate-resilient-property-investment-energy-efficiency-as-the-new-value-driver","Climate-Resilient Property Investment: Energy Efficiency as the New Value Driver","Discover how energy-efficient properties are commanding 14.5% premiums in 2025. 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Learn about current market opportunities, reduced competition, and strategic advantages in Australia's property market.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1456574808786-d2ba7a6aa654?ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=1080","2025-06-15",[1629,1670,2216,2057,1652,1698,1688,99],"market-timing",{"_path":2218,"title":2219,"description":2220,"image":2221,"date":2222,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2223,"category":1671,"reading_time":105},"/blog/should-you-buy-now-or-wait-2025-market-trends-explained","Should You Buy Now or Wait? 2025 Market Trends Explained","Navigate Australia's property market with confidence. Expert analysis of 2025 trends for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth buyers. 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Free for buyers, and no agency can pay to be on your shortlist.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1547190027-9156686aa2f0?q=80&auto=format",[99,1611,2045,2046],"2025-05-24",{"_path":2232,"title":2233,"description":2234,"image":2101,"tags":2235,"category":2237,"reading_time":1768,"date":2238,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97},"/blog/how-to-use-loan-repayment-calculator-to-plan-your-mortgage","How to Use a Loan Repayment Calculator to Plan Your Mortgage","Learn how to use a loan repayment calculator to understand your mortgage costs, compare scenarios, and plan your finances effectively. 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Learn about common challenges in the search process and how our data-driven approach connects you with agents who match your specific property requirements.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1660165458059-57cfb6cc87e5?q=80&auto=format","2025-05-07",[99,1611],{"_path":2247,"title":2248,"description":2249,"image":2250,"date":2251,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2252,"category":1671,"reading_time":2009},"/blog/foreign-investment-trends-return-of-chinese-buyers","Foreign Investment Trends: The Return of Chinese Buyers","Explore the resurgence of Chinese buyers in Australia's property market in 2025. Learn what's driving renewed interest, how local markets are responding, and what this means for investors and homebuyers.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1554623515-3b2f224b92f2?q=80&auto=format","2025-05-05",[2001,1669,1652,1698,1688],{"_path":2254,"title":2255,"description":2256,"image":2257,"date":2258,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2259,"category":1671,"reading_time":1966},"/blog/the-great-housing-shortfall-australia-1-2-million-homes-target","The Great Housing Shortfall: Can Australia Meet Its 1.2 Million Homes Target?","With Australia facing a projected shortfall of 300,000 homes by 2029, this article explores the causes, government strategies, and the implications for investors, developers, and homebuyers.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1491357492920-d2979986a84e?q=80&auto=format","2025-05-02",[1669,1630,2001,1629],{"_path":2261,"title":2262,"description":2263,"image":2264,"date":2265,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2266,"category":104,"reading_time":1604},"/blog/navigating-australias-housing-affordability-crisis-in-2025-strategies-for-first-home-buyers","Navigating Australia's Housing Affordability Crisis in 2025: Strategies for First-Home Buyers","Explore the challenges of housing affordability in Australia for 2025 and discover practical strategies, government schemes, and expert tips to help first-home buyers enter the property market.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516503424803-708327384b90?q=80&auto=format","2025-04-26",[1630,1629,99,1669],{"_path":2268,"title":2269,"description":2270,"image":2271,"date":2272,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2273,"category":2059,"reading_time":105},"/blog/the-rise-of-sustainable-housing-in-australia-investment-opportunities-and-market-trends-for-2025","The Rise of Sustainable Housing in Australia: Investment Opportunities and Market Trends for 2025","Explore how sustainable housing is reshaping Australia's property market in 2025, with insights into green building trends, investment opportunities, government incentives, and how eco-friendly features are driving property values across major cities and regional areas.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542601906990-b4d3fb778b09?q=80&auto=format","2025-04-21",[1619,2001,1669,1652,1698,1688],{"_path":2275,"title":2276,"description":2277,"image":2278,"date":2279,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2280,"category":104,"reading_time":1680},"/blog/do-i-really-need-a-buyers-agent-answering-the-big-questions-before-you-commit","Do I Really Need a Buyer Agent? Answering the Big Questions Before You Commit","Explore whether you truly need a buyer agent for your property purchase. Get expert answers to common questions about buyer agents, their value, and when they're worth the investment in today's competitive real estate market.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1609643242070-c69786a76c30?q=80&auto=format&fit=clip","2025-04-13",[99,1611,1629],{"_path":2282,"title":2283,"description":2284,"image":2285,"date":2286,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2287,"category":104,"reading_time":1768},"/blog/property-buying-in-australia-exploring-different-types-and-their-pros-and-cons","Property Buying in Australia: Exploring Different Types and Their Pros and Cons","A comprehensive guide to the different property types available in the Australian market, including commercial, owner-occupier, investment, and rural properties. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each to make an informed decision for your next property purchase.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1625432808071-25f649c4a0b0?q=80&auto=format&fit=crop","2025-04-12",[2001,1629,1611],{"_path":2289,"title":2290,"description":2291,"image":2292,"date":2293,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2294,"category":1671,"reading_time":105},"/blog/top-10-suburbs-to-buy-property-in-australia-in-2025-expert-predictions-and-tips","Top 10 Suburbs to Buy Property in Australia in 2025: Expert Predictions and Tips","Discover the top 10 suburbs across Australia predicted to experience significant growth in 2025, with expert insights on median prices, growth rates, and rental yields to help you make informed property investment decisions.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1515861461225-1488dfdaf0a8?q=80&auto=format","2025-04-09",[2001,1669,1652,1698,1688,1629],{"_path":2296,"title":2297,"description":2298,"image":2299,"date":2300,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2301,"category":104,"reading_time":1604},"/blog/top-5-things-to-look-before-deciding-the-best-buyer-agent","Top 5 Things to Look for Before Deciding on the Best Buyer Agent","Discover the essential factors to consider when choosing a buyer agent. Learn about experience, local knowledge, communication style, fee structures, and track record to ensure you select the best buyer agent for your property purchase.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1560518883-ce09059eeffa?q=80&auto=format&fit=clip","2025-04-01",[99,1611],{"_path":2303,"title":2304,"description":2305,"image":2306,"date":2307,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2308,"category":104,"reading_time":1604},"/blog/should-you-hire-a-buyer-agent-in-2025-expert-insights-and-benefits","Should You Hire a Buyer Agent in 2025? Expert Insights and Benefits","Discover whether hiring a buyer agent in 2025 is worth the investment. Learn about the key benefits, potential cost savings, and expert insights to help you make an informed decision in today's competitive property market.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1732717566587-f5a155bd8dea?q=80&auto=format&fit=clip","2025-03-06",[99,1611,1629,2001],{"_path":2310,"title":2311,"description":2312,"image":2313,"date":2314,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2315,"category":1690,"reading_time":1966},"/blog/top-10-best-property-buyer-agents-in-nsw-august-2024","Top 10 Best Property Buyer Agents in NSW (August, 2024)","A comprehensive guide to the most trusted and highly reviewed property buyer agents in New South Wales, offering expert advice and services to help you navigate the property market with ease.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523482580672-f109ba8cb9be?q=80&auto=format","2024-08-10",[99,1652,1689,1611],{"_path":2317,"title":2318,"description":2319,"image":2320,"date":2321,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2322,"category":1690,"reading_time":1966},"/blog/top-10-best-property-buyer-agents-in-qld-august-2024","Top 10 Best Property Buyer Agents in QLD (August, 2024)","A curated list of the top property buyer agents in Queensland, recognized for their expertise, professionalism, and client satisfaction. These agents are the best in the industry, offering comprehensive services to help you navigate the property market with ease.","https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607309843659-f4ad95cf3277?q=80&auto=format&fit=clip","2024-08-09",[99,1688,1689,1611],{"_path":2324,"title":2325,"description":2326,"image":1993,"date":2327,"author_name":96,"author_avatar":97,"tags":2328,"category":1690,"reading_time":1966},"/blog/top-10-best-property-buyer-agents-in-vic-august-2024","Top 10 Best Property Buyer Agents in VIC (August, 2024)","An in-depth look at the top property buyer agents in Victoria, known for their expertise, client satisfaction, and exceptional service. These agents provide valuable insights and support, helping you navigate the Victorian property market with confidence.","2024-08-08",[99,1698,1689,1611],1791718497362]