Most buyers think they're ready — but 70% of buyers fail this test.
Answer 15 quick questions and I'll give you personalised insights on your readiness to buy in Canberra and the ACT. Completely free.
Complete the assessment and unlock my free expert guide — Winning Auction Strategies in Canberra
Your results are scored across four key areas that matter most when buying property in the ACT.
How prepared your finance, deposit, and borrowing capacity are for the Canberra market.
How clear you are on suburbs, property types, and where to focus your search in the ACT.
Your confidence in negotiating with selling agents and bidding at auction in Canberra.
Your knowledge of inspections, contracts, and the steps from offer to settlement.
Quick multiple-choice questions about your finance, search strategy, and buying knowledge.
See how you rate across four categories with colour-coded results and an overall readiness rating.
Get a personalised PDF with tailored insights and recommended next steps for your situation.
Your finance is strong — you're ready to act when the right property comes up.
Narrowing your suburb shortlist will make your search more efficient.
Practising auction scenarios will build your confidence for bidding day.

Hi, I'm Thad — a licensed buyers agent based in Canberra. I created this assessment to help Canberra and ACT property buyers understand exactly where they stand in their buying journey. Whether you're just exploring or ready to purchase, this assessment gives you clear, actionable insights tailored to the local market.
Based on academic research showing that better information and preparation helps buyers make more informed home-buying decisions.
"I took the assessment and got immediate clarity on what I needed to do next before buying in Canberra. The personalised insights were spot on — much more useful than anything I'd found online."
— Recent Canberra Property Buyer
The assessment takes less than 3 minutes to complete. It includes 15 questions covering your finance position, property search strategy, negotiation readiness, and buying confidence in the Canberra and ACT market.
Yes, the assessment is completely free. You receive personalised insights and recommendations instantly after completing the questions. There is no sign-up or commitment required.
The assessment measures four key areas: Financial Readiness, Property Search, Negotiation & Valuation, and Due Diligence & Process — giving you a comprehensive picture of where you stand as a Canberra property buyer.
The assessment was created by Thad Austin-Niven, a licensed buyers agent based in Canberra, ACT. It is based on real-world experience helping Canberra property buyers navigate the local market.
You'll receive instant personalised results showing your readiness category, tailored insights based on your specific answers, and recommendations for your next steps. You can also download your results as a PDF report.
15 questions about buying property in Canberra. Less than 3 minutes. I'll give you personalised results and recommendations based on your answers. Completely free.