home buying
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The Most Popular Neighbourhoods For Aussie Homebuyers
The global pandemic has impacted almost all aspects of life, including where Australians want to (and are able to) live. The list of popular suburbs for Australian homebuyers is shifting quickly, and estimations around future value growth are reflecting that. Back in 2020, realestate.com.au found that there was a “clear shift toward interest in regional…
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First Home Loan Deposit Scheme: What Buyers Need To Know
The government’s first home buyer loan deposit scheme finally kicked off this week. Under the scheme, 10,000 Australians will receive a government-backed home loan with as little as a 5% deposit, and no requirement to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI). Here’s what you need to know.
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12 Things I Should Have Considered Before Buying My First Home
Several years ago, my wife and I were in a bit of a personal bind. We lived together in what was about the tiniest two-bedroom apartment you can imagine, with a small baby and another one on the way. We were already forced into being pretty creative with arrangements with even one baby in the…
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Treat Your Mortgage Like Any Other Debt
Most financially savvy people are wary of getting in over their heads when it comes to credit card debt. But home buying? We don’t always see home prices with the same caution.