First home buyers and single parents who may be finding it challenging to get on the housing ladder should take heart from a new report from Housing Australia. About one in three first home buyers who purchased a property in the 2023-24 financial year used the...
We know that saving for a deposit for your first home requires discipline and can be hard work, especially when the market is influenced by interest rate movements and ever growing values. But don't let frustration signal the end of the road! As experienced Brokers, we believe...
Are you ready for the home loan rate increase? Let's look at what is happening in the market with a general home loan update, including a rate update. The Reserve Bank of Australia met earlier this month and the general consensus is the economy is recovering...
Whilst not everybody talks about it, when transacting in the Australian property market, taxes and levies are part of the package deal. One of the most expensive costs you’ll come across when buying Australian properties is stamp duty, a tax imposed by the state government....
Why 5.6% is the magic number to remember. The challenge for many homebuyers is understanding all the costs associated with purchasing a new home. The purchase price of the property is the most obvious cost however it’s important to understand the additional costs and how they...