How to Use Family Guarantee to Secure Your First Home
Saving up for a house feels nearly impossible these days because of rising property prices, bills, rent and cost of living. But there’s a way to help you get started with your home-buying journey. Family guarantee is one of the options that lets a family member use the equity in their own home to help […]
How Guarantor Loans Work in Australia
Having your own space and home is everyone’s dream; however, saving up for a 20% deposit might be challenging. The good news is, a guarantor home loan could be your golden ticket to getting into the Aussie property market. If a family member is willing to help you by offering their property as security, you […]
Why Choose an Off-the-Plan Apartment?
You’re making a smart choice if you’re thinking of buying an off-the-plan apartment since these properties are becoming increasingly popular. Moreover, it offers many benefits that make it a great option especially if you’re a first-time buyer or already an experienced investor. In this blog, we will talk about what off-the-plan apartments are and the […]
What is a Mortgage? A Simple Guide for Australian Homebuyers
Having a knowledge of how mortgages work in Australia is beneficial especially if you are a first-time homebuyer. So in this guide, we will help you familiarize yourself with mortgages using simple terms as well as cover different points to help you get started. What Is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a kind of loan […]
How Guarantors Can Support First-Time Home Buyers
Being a first-time home buyer can be an exciting experience but also challenging, especially if you know that your financial situation or credit score isn’t strong enough to have you secure a mortgage. In this case, having a guarantor as your backup can make a big difference. This article will help you get an idea […]
Low deposit scheme opens up to New Zealander visa holders
Kiwis hoping to buy a first home in Australia have just scored gold! The popular Aussie low-deposit home buying scheme has been opened up to visa holders from across the Tasman. Here’s what you need to know. Sure, the Kiwis have the All Blacks, the glaciers and landscapes fit for a Hobbit. But Australia offers […]
50,000 low-deposit spots open for first home buyers and single parents
The new financial year has kicked off with a bang for first home buyers! A whopping 45,000 more places have opened up for them under the Home Guarantee Scheme, as well as 5,000 more spots for single parents. Here’s how it could help you buy a home sooner. Home ownership has long been the great […]
First home buyers turn to Bank of Nan and Pop
Nan and Pop have always been good for birthday money, but one-in-10 grandparents are taking their generosity to the next level: helping their grandkids buy a first home. Most of us have special memories of pocketing a few treats from Granny and Gramps. But it turns out those small gestures of affection we knew as […]
What you should know before buying ‘subject to finance’
Not sure if you’ll get the thumbs up for a home loan? But you really, really like that house that just popped up? Making an offer ‘subject to finance’ could be the right move. Here’s how it works. Picture this. You’ve seen a home you’re crazy about, and you don’t want to miss out to […]
Low deposit scheme helps over 150,000 families buy sooner
Whether you’re rat running your local streets, or have a knack for always picking the fast-moving supermarket queue – everyone loves a good time-saving hack. Well, today we’ll let you in on a scheme that could get you into your first home years – yep years – sooner! When you’re saving for a first home, […]