Buying first home

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme supporting 1/8th of all first home buyers

One-eighth of all first home buyers who purchased a home between March and June 2020 did so using the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, a new report shows.

By William Jolly ● August 31, 2020

How The Block’s Bianca Chatfield is saving for a house during COVID-19

Saving up for a house isn’t easy at the best of times, but when a global pandemic strikes your earnings, it’s even harder.

By Emma Duffy ● August 07, 2020

What would happen if negative gearing got the axe?

Negative gearing tax concessions are a particular public policy pain point thought to affect housing affordability, but what would happen if they got the axe?

By Harrison Astbury ● August 06, 2020

Less than one in 10 renters impacted by COVID-19 were granted rent reductions

Fewer than 10% of renters who lost income thanks to coronavirus received a satisfactory rent reduction, new survey data shows.

By William Jolly ● August 06, 2020

House vs apartment: Which is better for first home buyers?

The ‘Great Australian Dream' of homeownership is still alive and well, but not everyone wants a quarter-acre block with a Hills Hoist.

By Emma Duffy ● July 31, 2020

First home owners grant & concessions for first home buyers

If you’re looking to buy your first home, you should be aware of First Home Owner Grants, which exist to assist new homeowners in buying their dream home. See what grants are available in each state and territory.

By William Jolly ● July 15, 2020

First home buyers confused amid array of Government grants and schemes

New research has revealed there is a lot of confusion and uncertainty preventing people from realising their ownership dreams.

By William Jolly ● July 01, 2020

1,000 first home buyers access First Home Loan Deposit Scheme with Commbank

Commonwealth Bank has passed a lending milestone, with 1,000 prospective first home buyers purchasing a home with them via the Australian Government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

By William Jolly ● April 30, 2020

How to (properly) ask for a rent reduction during COVID-19

COVID-19 might have caused you to lose your job or take fewer hours, but there will still be bills to pay. And rent is one of the biggest.

By William Jolly ● April 29, 2020

Bad credit ratings can cost borrowers an extra $177,000 in mortgage repayments

Credit ratings provider Credit Simple found a bad credit rating can cost an extra $177,607 in repayments over a 25 year home loan.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 25, 2020

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 2.19% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.97%

Savings rates
of up to 3.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.45%

Let us come to you.
Get Savings in your inbox.