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The Canberra Buyer's Guide 2026-27
Buy in Canberra with confidence.
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Everything we tell buyers every week, in one guide: finance, offers, building reports, cooling off, stamp duty and settlement. We will also set up your private search page.
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Every step,
in plain English
The same advice we give buyers at every open home, written down so you can read it at your own pace. Checked against the ACT rules for 2026-27.
- 019 steps from pre-approval to keysThe whole journey on one page, so you always know what comes next.
- 02Buy first or sell first?How to stay safe if you own a home now.
- 03Research past sale pricesFind what homes really sold for before you offer.
- 04Getting your finances readyFull approval, bank valuations and why they matter here.
- 05How buying works in the ACTPrivate sale, auction and coming soon homes, explained.
- 06Cooling off: why it is waivedWhat every Canberra agency does, and the checks you do first.
- 07How to read a building reportRead with a builder's eye: what is major, and what is not.
- 08Making an offerWhat owners take seriously, and how to put your best foot forward.
- 09Stamp duty 2026-27The new rates, and the Home Buyer Concession Scheme.
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Your private
search page
We set up a private page that shows homes that fit what you want, with coming soon homes first. Save the ones you like, keep notes, and read the building report and contract when they are ready.
The first time you open it, we text you a 6-digit code. This keeps your page private.
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FAQ
Good questions
before you ask
Is it only about Agent Team homes?
No. It explains how buying works in Canberra, whichever agency is selling the home you like.
Is the stamp duty information up to date?
Yes. It covers the rates and the Home Buyer Concession Scheme from 1 July 2026, checked against the ACT Revenue Office. Always confirm your own figures with the Revenue Office or your solicitor.
What is the private search page?
A page just for you that shows homes that fit what you want, with coming soon homes first. The guide lives there too, so you can find it again.
Will you call me?
We may check in once to see what you are looking for. You can reply STOP to any text, or unsubscribe from any email, at any time.
Can I print it?
Yes. It is an A4 PDF with open home record pages at the back, so you can take notes as you go.