It’s not been called the great Australian dream for nothing. But in recent years, buying your first home has become increasingly harder. The biggest challenge? Saving a deposit – with the most recent ANZ CoreLogic Housing Affordability Report finding it takes, on average, more than 11 years for a first...
First home loan deposit scheme – in simple terms
So we heard on the radio today that over 70% of Aussies see homeownership for first home buyers as almost impossible nowadays. And it makes sense. Now to be fair, we're not sure if it’s actually home prices that are the issue or stagnant wages. Perhaps a bit of both?...
What is Rentvesting – and why should you consider it?
It’s disheartening if you’ve been priced out of the property market where you want to live. Even if you’re prepared to compromise on location, it can still be hard to buy your first home in Australia, thanks to soaring property prices. But don’t give up on your homeownership dreams just...