There's a way to buy with a low deposit, but only if you're quick

Tawar Razaghi|Oct 26, 2020

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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There's a way to buy with a low deposit, but only if you're quick

First-home buyers nab Queanbeyan West home for $721,000 at auction

Jessica Taulaga|Oct 24, 2020

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.

First-home buyers nab Queanbeyan West home for $721,000 at auction

'Uncharted waters': Borrowing 95 per cent of a property during a recession

Sarah Webb|Oct 20, 2020

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.

'Uncharted waters': Borrowing 95 per cent of a property during a recession

Bank of Mum and Dad tightens the purse strings post-COVID-19 crisis: survey

Jemimah Clegg|Oct 19, 2020

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.

Bank of Mum and Dad tightens the purse strings post-COVID-19 crisis: survey

How first-home buyer Ralf scored his dream home

Kate Farrelly|Oct 19, 2020

After missing out on plenty of 'perfect' properties, a shift in focus and an encouraging real estate agent helped Ralf secure his first home.

How first-home buyer Ralf scored his dream home

The borrowers who kept up with their payments in the pandemic

Tawar Razaghi|Oct 10, 2020

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.

The borrowers who kept up with their payments in the pandemic

Seven must-see homes for sale around Sydney for under $1.2 million

Pauline Morrissey|Oct 9, 2020

Some of the best properties open for inspection this weekend for first-home buyers searching for an affordable - but stylish - home.

Seven must-see homes for sale around Sydney for under $1.2 million

The first home buyers seizing the chance to purchase off-the-plan properties

Sue Williams|Oct 9, 2020

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.

The first home buyers seizing the chance to purchase off-the-plan properties

Future-proof purchase: How to buy a first home you won't quickly outgrow

Daniel Butkovich|Oct 9, 2020

Property is generally considered a long-term investment, but buying a first home that you won't quickly outgrow can be tricky.

Future-proof purchase: How to buy a first home you won't quickly outgrow
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