First home buyers

Considering asking your family to become a guarantor for your home loan? Read about the pros, cons and risks of using a guarantor to become a homeowner sooner.

Your complete guide to the Australian property settlement process, including when to engage a conveyancer and what happens after loan approval.

Discover how the Regional First Home Guarantee can help you buy your first home with just a 5% deposit, avoid LMI and what Labor's new policy means for you.

Learn how the First Home Guarantee scheme helps first home buyers enter the market with just 5% deposit without paying LMI, plus upcoming changes to expand access.

Need a stop-gap measure for your property deposit? A deposit bond might be the solution you need. Here's everything you need to know about this financial tool.

Discover the pros, cons and key differences between fixed and variable rate home loans to make an informed decision that saves you money on your home loan.

The Labor Federal Government's shared equity scheme to help you buy your home for both new and existing homes. Updated income caps for 2025.

How the First Home Super Saver Scheme works, including eligibility requirements, how to access it, and its benefits and limitations.

This guide explains how guarantor home loans work, who they're best suited to, and the requirements and risks involved.

A comprehensive guide to rentvesting: how first-time buyers can build wealth by purchasing investment properties while continuing to rent in preferred locations.

What is Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI)? This guide explains how it works, how much it costs, and when you need it.