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Signs you're ready to buy
You think you're ready to take the leap, but how do you know for sure. These 7 signs are a sure fire test to know you're ready to buy your first home.
Property extras that make a difference for investors
If you're a first time investor you'll need to consider these factors differently from buying to occupy.
New survey reveals Victorians’ property firsts
We surveyed Victorians about their property firsts, and the results are an interesting snapshot of what makes our property lives tick.
Buying a new house in Melbourne
So you've settled on Melbourne as the place you'd like to call home. What steps come next?
What is a master planned community?
Always wondered what a master planned community is? We explain - and share what makes a great one.
Benefits of buying a house and land package
Should you buy your house and land together or separately? We break it down.
Should you buy in a real estate downturn?
A cool market shouldn’t hold you back from buying your first home. Here's how it could actually help.
New First Home Loan Deposit Scheme explained
We breakdown the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme proposed by Australia’s re-elected Coalition Government.
Wallan: Australia’s top growing town
Newbridge Estate in Wallan isn’t just an amazing place to live. It’s surrounded by some of the fastest growing property prices in Australia.
How renting compares to owning your first home
It's an age-old question – rent or buy? Both lifestyles come with their own freedoms and constraints.
That first home feeling
First home buyers have it way tougher than they did 30 years ago. Property prices in Australia have soared in comparison to the median wage, and houses are only getting...
What is “rentvesting” and why is it the new black?
So, you want to get into the booming property market to secure your financial future, but you also want to keep your job and lifestyle in an area where you can only afford to rent.
What you need to know about the First Home Owners Grant
If you’re a first home buyer in Victoria, the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) could be a huge boost to your deposit.
4 things first home buyers should keep in mind
You can turn your homeownership pipe-dream into a reality. Put yourself in the best position possible come time to buy with our four tips.
6 reasons why you should give renting the boot
There comes a point when you’re ready for a pad of your own. Here are 6 reasons why it’s a good idea for first home buyers to take the plunge sooner rather than later.
4 ways to get on the property ladder
Owning your own home can seem like a daydream that’s far, far away. But getting on the property ladder is easier than a lot of people realise.