E12: Seven steps to property nirvana

Buying and selling property is full of little challenges - things that could be streamlined to make research easier, bidding at auction easier, downsizing or upsizing easier. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together the list of seven ways to improve the property market in Australia - if only they had a magic wand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's hot in property right now? Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at the latest trends, from indoor smokers to infrared spas. Can the features of a home be too niche? By embracing these trends, can sellers get a premium for their property?  Plus a look at the features that have officially gone out of style.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring selling season is drawing to a close - and buyers are finding themselves with the upper hand.Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Ewan Morton from Morton Real Estate to look at what's selling and who's buying, and the best advice for both sellers and buyers looking to make the most of the market right now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's your price range? What do you think the property is worth? What's your best offer? Buyers can be hit by any one (or sometimes all) of these questions during the search for the right property. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson discuss what the questions mean, how to answer them, and why it pays to be prepared.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property listings are full of secret codes - words and phrases that can signal a bargain, as long as you know what to look for. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson put together a list of the words that tell astute buyers a lot more than you might think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Domain House Price Report for the September quarter revealed that property prices are still breaking records… but for buyers, there are some very promising signs.Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson are joined by Dr Nicola Powell, Domain’s Chief of Research and Economics, to look at which cities are booming, which ones are not, and how buyers can use this information to their advantage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When potential buyers inspect a home, they need to see themselves living there. So in the interest of getting the best price, there are a few things vendors need to remove before the first inspection - and some of them may come as a surprise.Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through the seven items to remove from your home when selling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying beer and champagne for agents, writing letters to vendors: some homebuyers will go to great lengths to secure the property they want. And with more properties on the market - and fewer buyers - now could be the perfect time to nab your next home. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at the strategies that work, and the ones you should definitely avoid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are few things more frustrating for buyers than property listings that don't include a price. The words 'expressions of interest' or 'price on application' are guaranteed to get the blood pressure rising. Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson look at why prices are left off listings, how buyers and sellers can each use it to their advantage, and what a lack of transparency means for the risk of underquoting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renovating is expensive - but some rooms offer better bang for their buck. Here's how much you should look to spend, depending on whether you're renovating to sell, renovating to keep as an investment, or renovating to live in.Alice Stolz, National Property Editor at Domain, and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson go through some of the tips to maximise the value in your property, and avoid overcapitalising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.