Australian's love property but how do you get your foot in the door when property prices are going up, the first home - buyers grant is ending and interest rates look set to rise again? Once you do have a foot in the door, how do you navigate the treacherous waters of real estate agents, legal documents and a house that may not be as 'modern' as once it was? Let Andrew Winter give you the inside scoop on what you really need to know to avoid the traps and pitfalls of the property market. With his varied and extensive experience as a real estate agent, property commentator and host of the Lifestyle Channel's Selling Houses Australia, Andrew provides expert advice on finding, buying and selling your home. In this down - to - earth guide, Andrew takes readers through the essentials of the property market in Australia - from how to win at an auction through to how to turn your house into a buyer's dream ... and everything in between! With his trademark humour and honesty Andrew also gives a behind - the - scenes insight into how real estate agents think, and how to beat them at their own game! Insightful, fun and straight - talking, Andrew Winter's book is the essential guide for anyone buying or selling a home in Australia.