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New catch emerges for buyers hoping to use HomeBuilder scheme
When applying for the first-home owner grant, buyers can count the cash as part of their deposit. HomeBuilder is working out quite differently for some.
The tax trick families can use to save thousands
Purchasing the family home or an investment property using this strategy can offer long-term cost savings, but it's not for everyone.
'Buyer beware': Hidden trap for home buyers chasing grants
Demand for residential land surged after the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant was announced, but experts warn buyers to look out for this catch.
Forced property sales unlikely during Victorian lockdown, experts say
As the end of September draws near, owners who have deferred mortgages will either have to start paying or prove hardship, but hopes are high for continued leniency.
How Aussies have adjusted lifestyles to save money amid the pandemic
About one million of us have moved in with family or friends or welcomed more people into our homes to save money amid the fallout from the coronavirus crisis, a new survey suggests.
