Don't think 'first home', think 'first investment'... If you believed everything you read about the housing affordability crunch, you'd be forgiven for thinking there's only one choice: struggle like mad to buy a house to live in, or rent for the rest of your life. Published on :10/04/2008 3:39 PM -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Countdown to settlement... Congratulations! You've bought a property and are getting ready to celebrate. But before you pop the cork on another bottle of champagne, there are a few things you need to do to help ensure that your purchase settles on time and with minimal hassle. Published on :10/04/2008 3:12 PM -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Auctions - the rules that apply... There's an art to bidding at auction, but first you have to know the rules. Published on :10/04/2008 3:02 PM -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------