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The common mistakes buyers are making
Hailey Coules|Apr 22, 2021
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.
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Will this year's federal budget just be another disappointment for housing?
Elizabeth Redman|Apr 21, 2021
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?
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Perth house rents on par with Melbourne
Lisa Calautti|Apr 15, 2021
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.
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The second-best option for first-home buyers in a hot market
Kate Burke|Apr 13, 2021
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.
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Can you pandemic-proof a home? This Brisbane architect thinks so
Sarah Webb|Apr 13, 2021
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.
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How this Melbourne couple saved for their first home
Amelia Barnes|Apr 12, 2021
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.
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Clock ticking for first-home buyers turning to incentives
Kate Burke|Apr 11, 2021
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.
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'It's not costless': First-home buyers to lose if home loans reined in
Tawar Razaghi|Apr 7, 2021
Pressure is mounting on the banking regulator to curb lending. But would that affect most in the current enviroment?
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How the pandemic nudged this first-home buyer onto the property ladder
Laura Jackel|Apr 7, 2021
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.
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Locked-out first-home buyers hatch a plan to get into the market later
Tawar Razaghi|Mar 29, 2021
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.
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