First Home Buyers

What is the First Home Owners Grant and is it available where you live?

Has COVID-19 got you thinking about a tree or sea change? You're probably not alone. One of the property trends experts think we are likely to see as a result of COVID-19 is more and more...

A few weeks ago Treasurer Josh Frydenberg confirmed that Australia is in the midst of its first recession in 29 years. We may have not had the two consecutive quarters of declines in gross domestic product...

They say patience is a virtue but if patience is not your strong point, particularly when buying your first home, chances are you may need to pay lender′s mortgage insurance (LMI).

The economic fallout from COVID-19 has left many people with an uncertain future when it comes to finances. But what is mortgage stress and what can you do if you are in it?

95% home loans are low deposit home loans available in Australia. What exactly is a 95% home loan, and how do you get one?

Home loan interest rates on Canstar’s database are at rock bottom, and there’s the potential for reduced competition for properties currently due to a rising unemployment rate and overall economic uncertainty. Some people saving for a...

What is a land loan? A land loan or vacant land loan is a type of home loan that borrowers obtain from a bank or other lender to purchase an empty block of land. The intention...

Which banks and customer-owned banking institutions won awards for their First Home Buyer offerings? We reveal this year's winners.

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s Financial Stability Department Head, Jonathan Kearns, said the recent rise in the number of borrowers who were behind in their mortgage repayments was caused by a unique mix of economic conditions,...