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Why the CBD could stage a comeback sooner than expected
Elizabeth Redman|15 hours ago
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.
'Slammed shut': Home ownership soars out of reach for buyers without family help
Melissa Heagney|Jun 5, 2021
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.
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Five things every first-home buyer should know
Kate Farrelly|Jun 7, 2021
Ready to take the plunge and buy your first home? These tips should help smooth the way.
How a teenage couple combined savings and grants to get onto the property ladder
Kate Burke|Jun 2, 2021
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.
What you can buy for less than Canberra's median house price
Jessica Taulaga|May 27, 2021
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.
How this young Melburnian secured her first home
Amelia Barnes|May 26, 2021
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.
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A quirky 1960s architect-designed home in leafy New Lambton
Laura Jackel|Jun 11, 2021
Having relocated from Sydney to Newcastle, the couple instantly fell in love with the eclectic, treehouse-like home.
The Canberra suburbs that are cheaper than the city's median unit price
Jessica Taulaga|May 23, 2021
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.
‘We finally did it’: First-home buyers nab Ngunnawal home for $775,000
Jessica Taulaga|May 22, 2021
A crowd of 30 gathered to watch the property at 4 Mura Close, located on a quiet cul-de-sac, go under the hammer.
A young family's dilemma: Is a house really better for raising kids than an apartment?
Sue Williams|May 21, 2021
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.