First Home Buyer

First-time home buyers are saving more each month than last year. However, they still feel anxious about building a sufficient deposit to break free from renting and finally own their dream home, according to Canstar’s latest research. According to Canstar’s new First Home Buyer Survey, potential first-time buyers are now saving […]

It’s long been a struggle for First-home buyers to get onto Australia’s property market ladder, but after 12 interest rate rises, combined with a number of market factors, it’s harder than ever to break into the market. Here are the 5 key headwinds facing first-home buyers in today’s market. 1. Property prices

Buying your first home has always been one of the highlights of many people’s lives.  It’s something that they’ve dreamed about and had to make sacrifices for to make it a reality. The thing is buying your first home is often imbued with emotion, which is understandable, but it’s not

Okay, so you’ve decided that you’re tired of living in your rental property or with mum and dad. You now want to become one of the millions of Australians who own their own home. So now what do you do? Here are 12 basic steps: 1. Check out your financial

Are you flying solo and starting to think that buying a property will never be possible? Of course, just as if you were a couple, your borrowing capacity will depend on your income and commitments but it is possible. There are some differences as a single person will probably have

Buying a home takes time. Not so much the actual act of putting in an offer, having it accepted and waiting on settlement, which can take as long as the settlement period of 30 to 120 days. But the process that comes before all of that. The process of saving

It has been an eventful couple of years for first-home buyers from booming property prices to rising interest rates. Cooling market conditions and a reduction in borrowing power means many frustrated purchasers need to pivot their property plans. Despite a widespread dwelling price correction – down –3.5% nationally for the

Buying your own home can be overwhelming, which is hardly a surprise given it’s the biggest investment most people make in their lives. There is so much to take in, that you can feel like you’re flying by the seat of your pants. It pays to be prepared and to

If you’re planning to take advantage of lower property prices and buy in 2023, now’s the time to get organised. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, move to a different house or invest, you’ll still face competition to secure your dream home, so being ready to move quickly

In today’s challenging financial climate, saving enough money for a house deposit can seem out of reach for many. While there are various Government grants available, not everyone is eligible, and some are turning towards their parents for help.  Let’s look at some of the ways parents could assist. Financial

When taking out a mortgage, many people forget to consider the fees and expenses that come on top of the purchase price of the property. Here are some of the extra costs that you’ll need to consider when you take out a home loan. Home loan application fees Most lenders