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Apartments have been sitting empty since international borders shut, and there's little prospect of a jump in population growth in coming months. But beyond that, it's a different story.

Soaring house prices are heading to a point where the only way young people will be able to get into the market is with financial help from their family who are already in the market, experts say.

Ready to take the plunge and buy your first home? These tips should help smooth the way.

After deciding they wanted to purchase a home together in high school, teenagers Riley Tulle and Emily Rodger saved up enough money to get into the market by 19.

Across the capital, there are many places where you can nab yourself a home on a generous block of land for less than Canberra’s median house price.

Nicole was in her early 20s and finishing university when her school friends began moving out of their family homes. Rather than follow suit, she chose to stay put in her parent’s house and managed to save a $67,000 deposit.

Having relocated from Sydney to Newcastle, the couple instantly fell in love with the eclectic, treehouse-like home.

Canberra property hunters are increasingly opting for an apartment, as soaring prices push their dream of owning a house further out of reach with buyers shopping for apartments less than the median price of $473,000.

A crowd of 30 gathered to watch the property at 4 Mura Close, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, go under the hammer.

As house prices continue to rise and apartment living becomes more affordable, young couples are tossing up whether you really need a house to raise your kids.