Buying First Home News

The average capital city home just got $11,700 cheaper

When Melbourne and Sydney cough, the nation catches a cold, as data released today reveals property prices declined 1.8% in the June quarter.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 15, 2020

Rental affordability the best in 13 years (as long as you aren't on JobSeeker)

A new report shows rental affordability across Australia improved in the June quarter to reach its highest level since 2007 - but Australia's poorest citizens might disagree.

By William Jolly ● September 02, 2020

Rental eviction moratoriums should be extended: Tenants Queensland

Queensland's peak tenant advisory group, Tenants Queensland, wants the Queensland Government to extend its ban on rental evictions during COVID-19.

By William Jolly ● September 02, 2020

HIA calls for first home loan deposit scheme to be expanded

Australia's peak home building body has called for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme to provide more spots for those buying newly-built homes.

By William Jolly ● September 01, 2020

Housing values decline for the fourth straight month

House prices in Australia declined 0.4% in August - the fourth straight month of falls - with Melbourne the 'main drag'.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 01, 2020

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

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.78%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

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