Category: First Time Buyers

Six essential tips for furnishing your first home

If you’re searching for your first property, there’s a lot to think about.  Perhaps you’re concentrating so hard on buying the home that you’re not even considering furnishings. But, how you set up your new house or apartment plays a fundamental role in your enjoyment of the property.  So, spend a little downtime working out…
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Loan options for first-home buyers

The first sign of a sustainable fall in mortgage costs will likely inspire thousands of young Americans to jump into the property market for the first time. But making your first purchase is not just about finding the ideal property; there is lots to think about. You want to have a good team working for…
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Why buying first home makes sense

The biggest question for many young Americans starting out in life is whether it’s a smart play to keep renting or if now is the time to jump into the property market. Only a few years ago, this would be a simple question to answer because money was cheap with rates in the 2% to…
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Quick tips for buying first home

With the property market showing all the signs of a recovery later this year, first-home buyers may want to start formulating purchase plans for the coming months. Diligent planning and research around location, property styles, size and finance will accelerate the buying process and limit the risk of mistakes. Key to a successful strategy is…
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Eight tips for buying first apartment

With the direction of interest rates on the minds of buyers as we enter 2024, many first-time purchasers are settling on an apartment rather than stretching finances further to secure a detached house. Prices of detached properties generally rise faster than apartments because of the intrinsic land value. However, apartment living is becoming increasingly popular,…
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How rate rises affect pre-approvals

Whether you want to upgrade your home or you’re a first-time buyer, the recent interest rate rise imposed by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on Melbourne Cup day will be of more than passing interest. Families, couples and singles in the throes of buying their next or first property will want to know the…
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Six essential tips for furnishing your first home

If you’re searching for your first property, there’s a lot to think about. Prices are trending up again, you’ll likely wait until next year to see interest rates fall, and it feels as if there are a lot of buyers circling every property you visit. However, the goal and achievement of buying your first home…
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A five-point checklist to help you upsize

Nine pros and cons of being a rentvestor

Saving for a deposit for your first home requires discipline and can be hard work, and many younger buyers have decided to leave their home city to build a life in regional Australia. It’s a big move but understandable when interest rate rises push prices beyond budget. It’s smart to rethink your strategy so you…
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New home starts a boost for first-time buyers

If you’re a first-time buyer, you’d be excused for looking for any market statistic that will offer a positive outlook. Buying your first property is a wonderful time in your life, but it can come with the challenges of finding the right property and making sure you beat other buyers to the prize. As we’ve…
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Eight tips for furnishing your first home

If you’re one of thousands of young buyers about to purchase a first home, your thoughts will soon turn to moving in and decorating. Planning how you wish to live in your new space is a great idea if you want to furnish your rooms comfortably within a budget. These are our top tips. Focus…
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