Buying first home

69% of millennial homeowners only took five years to save for house deposit: ING

Owning a home has seemed out of reach for a lot of millennials but new research from ING suggests it could be far more achievable than we think.

By Emma Duffy ● October 14, 2019

Houses versus apartments versus townhouses: What type of property should you buy?

Do you dream of a house on a mythical quarter-acre block complete with a Hills Hoist? Maybe you’re keen on the cosmopolitan lifestyle with bars, cafes and restaurants on your doorstep. Or perhaps you just like the idea of having a gym and a pool in the building while being on top of the busway and right next to Aldi.

By Emma Duffy ● August 29, 2019

How I lost 30kg while saving for and buying a home

When I put down my deposit on an apartment at Sydney Olympic Park two years ago, it was a step towards owning my very first home. What I hadn’t counted on was that gaining a home would lead to me losing nearly 30kg.

By Francis Floresca ● August 28, 2019

The First Home Owner Grants in Australia

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 ● August 07, 2019

How to get a home loan for an apartment

Most people dream of buying their own home one day on a big block of land. But as property prices and the demand for inner-city housing rise, more people are choosing the apartment life, which raises the question: is it harder to get a mortgage for an apartment than a house?

By Emma Duffy ● May 28, 2019

Is it possible to buy a home with no deposit?

Securing a home loan with little to no deposit can be pretty hard, but not impossible.

By William Jolly ● May 27, 2019

Housing affordability records fastest improvement in six years: HIA

Good news for wannabe first home buyers – Australian housing has recorded the biggest quarterly improvement in affordability in nearly six years, according to the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

By Dominic Beattie ● May 20, 2019

Pledge to help first home buyers save for deposit cautiously welcomed

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s big pitch to first home buyers has been cautiously welcomed by the property industry and economists amid fears it will increase the risk of negative equity.

By Emma Duffy ● May 13, 2019

Checklist for buying a house

Read our comprehensive, step-by-step home buying guide if you’re ready to make your move.

By William Jolly ● October 24, 2018

How much should you borrow for a home loan?

It’s every home buyer’s first thought – how much should I borrow for a home loan?

By Dominic Beattie ● September 24, 2018

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