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Jump into the market up to 4 years sooner with 5% deposit scheme
If you’re like most first home buyers, you’ve probably realised by now that saving up for a 20% deposit can be a real slog. But what if we told you that you now only need a 5% deposit? And better yet, you could already have that amount ready to go now. Saving up a...
Benefits of the First Home Buyer Grant and How the Home Guarantee Scheme Is Shaping the Market
Buying your first home is becoming more accessible. Starting October 2025, key updates to Australia’s Home Guarantee Scheme will make it easier and more affordable to enter the property market—even if you don’t have a 20% deposit saved. While not a traditional grant,...
5 steps to help you find a competitive edge this home-buying season
Spring is traditionally the peak season for property, and three rate cuts this year could further fuel buyer competition. Check out five steps that can give you a valuable head start this spring. The combination of warmer weather, blooming gardens and the chance for...
Financing Just Got Easier for Prefab Homes — And They’re Coming to the Market Fast
Good news if you’ve been thinking about a modular or prefabricated home—getting finance is now much more achievable. Commonwealth Bank has also recently stepped up too to support the prefab housing sector joining the growing list of banks willing to finance these...
5% deposit scheme expands early – will it increase house prices?
The popular Home Guarantee Scheme that lets first home buyers get into the market with just a 5% deposit has been expanded sooner than expected. But an unexpected twist means first home buyers may want to bring forward their buying plans. The Home Guarantee...
Surge in switching: 1,000 home loans refinanced every day
Three rate cuts since February have spurred home owners to take a closer look at their home loan. Turns out plenty have found a loan better suited to their needs elsewhere, with 100,000 home loans refinanced in the past quarter. It’s not every day we do a double-take...
