For most of us, real estate is our single biggest investment and main wealth creator. Whether you are selling the much loved family home, experiencing the excitement of buying your very first home, renting while you are saving for your first property or investing in property to build future wealth, the decisions you need to make and the challenges you face require considerable research and planning. To help you in the process LJ Hooker has sponsored this Guide as a helpful starting point for anyone considering undertaking a real estate transaction.

This section contains handy tips for anyone who is considering or currently renting property as their first step on the property wealth ladder – the first step to owning their first home.

In this section we cover the research steps required to find the right type of property for your needs, ways of financing your dream, the pitfalls of the home hunt, making an offer, the rules of buying at auction and the ultimate move to your new home.

Here we cover the selling process, from selecting a salesperson, establishing a sale price or auction reserve, presentation of your home for sale and the auction process.

For those looking to build wealth by investing in property we look at what makes a solid real estate investment, borrowing for your investment and how to maximise your returns through the services of a professional property manager.

Throughout the Guide you will find handy tips and checklists plus a Glossary of Terms to help you cut through the terminology (please see full magazine download above the Glossary).

Happy home hunting!