Victoria's latest property reform might be one of the biggest examples of fixing something that wasn't broken.

Negotiating the purchase of a property isn't about making the lowest offer. It's about understanding the game you're actually playing.

Buying your first home is exciting. It is also a strange period in your life when you suddenly find yourself Googling things like: “What is conveyancing?”“ Do I really need a building inspection?” “Why does the bank think I spend $900 a month on takeaway?” "And what on earth is LMI?” The good news is that you do not need to become a property lawyer, mortgage broker, building inspector and professional auction bidder overnight. You simply need the right advice, in the right or