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There's a way to buy with a low deposit, but only if you're quick
First-home buyers have come out of the woodwork to get into the market, and anyone who wants a spot in this government scheme might need to get their skates on.
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First-home buyers nab Queanbeyan West home for $721,000 at auction
A three-bedroom home in Queanbeyan West sold under the hammer on Saturday morning after an intense and fierce bidding war between eight parties pushed the price to $721,000.
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Brisbane's best buys: Five must-see properties under $800,000
Here’s our pick of the best buys in Brisbane at the moment – and they start at just $685,000-plus.
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'Uncharted waters': Borrowing 95 per cent of a property during a recession
Aussies hoping to saddle themselves with the maximum debt under the federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme have been warned to treat the property ladder leg-up with extreme caution.
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Bank of Mum and Dad tightens the purse strings post-COVID-19 crisis: survey
Parents are not substantially more generous towards their adult offspring now than before the pandemic recession – but there's one exception, a new survey has found.
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How first-home buyer Ralf scored his dream home
After missing out on plenty of 'perfect' properties, a shift in focus and an encouraging real estate agent helped Ralf secure his first home.
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The borrowers who kept up with their payments in the pandemic
At the start of the pandemic recession, this group was expected to need mortgage help, but they managed to keep paying their loans all year. Here's how.
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Seven must-see homes for sale around Sydney for under $1.2 million
Some of the best properties open for inspection this weekend for first-home buyers searching for an affordable - but stylish - home.
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The first home buyers seizing the chance to purchase off-the-plan properties
First home buyers are now responsible for 90 per cent of inquiries about new apartments at Colliers, making the most of the grants and assistance on offer to get into the market.
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Future-proof purchase: How to buy a first home you won't quickly outgrow
Property is generally considered a long-term investment, but buying a first home that you won't quickly outgrow can be tricky.
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