If you, like me, are one of the third of all Australians who don't own their own property, try not to get too jealous of this tree in the US that owns itself and the land it stands on.

When you're saving for your first home the generally accepted advice is to have a 20 per cent deposit for your loan. With current house prices that can seem like an unattainable amount of money, so here are other options to consider.

Renting sucks. Finding an affordable place sucks. Finding a place that will accept your application sucks. Not least of all, being at the mercy of Australia's fractured internet landscape and gambling on what sort of connection - if any - your new home will have sucks.

Now you can search for NBN ready properties to make the process suck a little less.

A house price 'correction' is coming in Sydney. Moody's Investor Services is forecasting Sydney house prices will fall 4.2% in 2018, with the largest declines expected to be seen in inner-city regions. Here are the details.

In an industry first, rental search site Rent.com.au has added NBN status to its full listings, making it much easier to find a property with access to super-fast broadband. With a click of a button, prospective renters can see whether a house or apartment currently has access to the NBN - as well as the type of technology being used. The number of connected homes is higher than you might think.

Whether you're looking to boost the value of your property, need a separate lodging for your relative or just want to build a man cave/femme den, a granny flat is definitely the way to go. However, there are quite a few misconceptions about the planning and building process. What is and isn't allowed? We take a look at the legalities.

Usually, when someone sells something big like their home, they have a good reason for it. Sometimes it's harmless, but it could also be a warning sign for buyers. Be sure to ask before you sign.

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Followit is a new app for Android and iOS that pitches itself as the Instagram of real estate. Instead of following friends and celebrities, you follow houses in specific streets and suburbs where you want to live. Here's how it works.

Dear Lifehacker, our neighbour has a drone equipped with a camera. We have not given him permission to film our residential property and have previously told him we feel it's an invasion of our privacy. Today at approximately 3pm, he was within one metre of our rear deck (not visible from street). In addition to possibly filming us, the drone was quite noisy. Is this noise pollution? Is it trespassing? An invasion of privacy? Please help!

The Sydney property market is insanely hot right now, and the city attracts a lot of tourists. It doesn't automatically follow that it's a good idea to invest in holiday accommodation in Sydney, however.

She's a brick house... quite literally. Domain's latest app allows you to select or reject potential properties based on a simple flick.

Want to buy your first place but horrified by the prices? Here are the cheapest suburbs near the CBD in every Australian capital city.

You don't need a lot of money to make your home look better to potential buyers. Here are a few inexpensive things you can do, which could make all the difference when it comes to selling your home.

Looking for a new investment property in a fast-growing suburb? Surprisingly, your best bet might be to look in Canberra.

Looking to buy a new house? The property portal Onthehouse is releasing an Android version of its ‘Property Value Search’ app which allows users to search, research and compare over 13 million property data sets.

Dear Lifehacker, A question I haven't seen addressed yet in all the NBN debate: Does having a fibre connection to the property add to its value? Thanks, Property Watcher