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. Realestate.com.au
The realestate.com.au app is a free and easy to use property search tool. It allows you to search properties to buy or rent and view them via a map or list. You can check open for inspection and auction times, save them to your calendar and get directions to the properties.
Available for iPhone, iPad & Android
Free
2. Domain
Similar to the realestate.com.au app, Domain is an adapted version of the website so it’s a convenient way to find a new house or apartment while you’re on the go. The app also uses maps, GPS functionality and sends notifications.
Available for iPhone, iPad & Android
Free
3. Onthehouse.com.au Property Values
This app works to provide you with a range of property information including comparable sales, recent sales, property sold history and value estimates of properties throughout Australia. We’ve found the estimates to be fairly accurate most of the time.
Available for iPhone, iPad & Android
Free
4. BMT Tax Calc 
This is a great depreciation calculator app for anyone investing in property. It provides both a maximum and minimum estimate of likely depreciations available to claim on any existing or prospective property, allowing you to easily project your after tax cash flow. This app provides estimates only and should not be used in lieu of a full depreciation schedule.
Free
5. Magic Plan
Magic Plan allows you to design your own floor plan just by taking photos of a room, making note of each corner and doorway. The app then measures the room and draws your floor plan. Alternatively, you can draw your own on the app and place objects where you want. You can then access your floor plan as a PDF, JPG or publish it as an interactive floor plan on the web.
Available for iPhone, iPad & Android
Free
6. CommBank Property Guide
This is a handy little app if you want a quick overview of an area. The CommBank Property Guide allows you to view auction results and suburb insights including median prices, rental yields, population and demographics. The app allows you to bring up the last sale price of a property by facing your device at the home. The app also includes a mortgage calculator, links to home loans and house valuation services.
Available for iPhone, iPad & Android
Free
7. Houzz
Need some inspiration for your next renovation project? The Houzz app has a huge range of design ideas with over two million photos. You can browse them by style, room or location and then save the photos to your virtual ideabook. You can also ask questions and interact with others in the community forums. And on top of that, Houzz provides a list of professionals you can call upon to help with your project.
Free
8. ASIC’s MoneySmart
Simplify budgeting with this set of financial calculators. Users can change the terms to see what impact a change in interest rates or repayment time frame would have on the balance of the loan. The savings calculator could also be used as a guide for saving a deposit.
Free
9. AroundMe
How many times have you found yourself needing the closest petrol station? AroundMe allows you to quickly find out information about your surroundings, locating everyday essentials like ATMs, petrol stations and restaurants that are close to you. This app is especially good if you’re new to an area.
Free
10. SRO Mobile
Navigate the world of government grants and concessions for first-home buyers with the State Revenue Office’s mobile app. You answer questions to get an assessment of which grant you’re eligible for and how much you could receive.
Available for iPhone, iPad & Android
Free
11. Paint My Place
This app allows you to trial paint colours from well-known brands digitally, saving you multiple trips to Bunnings to pick up millions of physical colour swatches. You just need to take a photo of the area to be repainted and either use the auto-fill function or colour in the area manually to get a preview of how it will look.
12. RealAs
The RealAs app is a tool made by buyers, for buyers. It provides accurate predictions of sale prices and a forum where buyers can exchange information about individual homes.
Available for iPhone, iPad only
Free
