For decades, buying a home was wrapped in mystery. A newspaper clipping, maybe a lyrical nod to the “leafy aspect” and then you turned up on Saturday to inspect the property.

With interest rates now on hold for the foreseeable future, a Big Four bank executive has revealed how buyers can tackle rising confusion over the property market.

The Australian Council of Trade Unions is pushing to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts to just one investment property. So who stands to win or lose the most if it happens? And is ...