First-Home Buyer Advice, News and Guides

In this episode of Property Unpacked we hear what not to do when buying from buyers advocate and qualified property investment adviser, Cate Bakos. Then, Emily Wallace from My Millennial Property joins us to share what younger people are faced with in today's market.

Federal budgets have been 'very disappointing' on housing help recently, one expert says, but is there an opportunity to turn this around as we recover from the pandemic?

Perth tenants are facing the highest asking rents in almost six years, with the city recording the biggest annual price jump of all the Australian capitals, new data has revealed.

That dream home might look out of reach as prices run away, but many first-home buyers are turning to this backup plan to get onto the property ladder.

For a bargain price, these houses are designed to cope with everything from a health crisis to grandma moving in, and they're set to be built by Christmas.

Chloe and Jamie chose to save for a deposit over several years to avoid making any major lifestyle changes, ending up with enough to purchase a $606,000 property.

First-home buyers have been warned to get a move on if they want to take advantage of expiring housing incentives announced amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Pressure is mounting on the banking regulator to curb lending. But would that affect most in the current enviroment?

After international travel came to a halt last year, Sophie Kepreotes decided to re-route her holiday fund into a deposit on a one-bedroom new-build apartment in inner-city Newcastle.

The sharp jump in housing prices has left some first-home buyers priced out. But rather than let their deposit collect dust in the bank, they're putting it to work towards a future dream home. Here's how.