Spring, the time of new life, balmy days and hordes of homebuyers. It may seem cool now but take note that spring is just around the corner - and so is Australia's peak home buying season.

The passing of winter, with its bare trees and overcast days, tends to be followed by an avalanche of 'For Sale' signs as home sellers seek to show off their properties at their best - complete with green lawns, blooming flowers and sunny aspects.

It's also the time when homebuyers are out in force, eager to choose from the larger selection of properties and often aiming to purchase before Christmas.

Smart homebuyers; however know that it's better not to leave it all until then. If you want to have the advantage over the many other home buyers who will magically appear with the warmer weather then it's worth preparing now. We reveal smart strategies to get a head start as Australia's property market comes to life in the latest issue of Your Mortgage magazine out on sale now.