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When you buy a home in Australia, the contract will normally specify a cooling-off period. This is the last chance to change your mind and cancel the sale without breaking the contract and facing heavy penalties. Sellers are not permitted to sell the property to anyone else during this period.
Cooling-off periods are protected by Australian consumer law, which varies across states and territories. Read this short guide to find out more about the cooling-off period and know your rights as a home buyer.
How long is the cooling-off period?
The number of days you have to change your mind depends...
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If you’re wanting to sell your home, you might have heard that January is one of the worst times of the year to sell. But in fact, you might even be able to get a better deal for your home.
Taking advantage of January's real estate lull
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First-time home buyer’s guide to property inspections
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A guide to buying a house at auction
There are a few different ways to buy a house in Australia and house auctions is one of the most common yet mysterious.
If you've never bought a home before – or just never attended an auction –...
The ultimate guide to downsizing
If your family's left the nest and you can't afford or don't feel like maintaining a large house any more, downsizing to something smaller could be a smart decision. But selling a home and buying...
