How does Iran’s war affect First Home Buyers in Australia?
The war in Iran may seem a mile away but it has the potential to affect first home buyers locally. How does a war 13,000 kilometres away affect a First…
$30K First Home Buyer Grant Extended: Here’s Why You Need to Act Now
Big news for first home buyers in Queensland: The Queensland Government has just announced an extension of the $30,000 First Home Buyer Grant Boost for another 12 months. This is…
30k First Home Owner’s Grant Boost: What you need to know
The Queensland government recently announced they have increased the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) from $15,000 to $30,000. Whilst this is amazing news for first home buyers, there are going…
Is it cheaper to own or rent?
“If I were asked to name the chief benefit of the house, I should say: the house shelters daydreaming, the house protects the dreamer, the house allows one to dream…
3 Reasons First Home Buyers Should Avoid Existing Homes
‘A sure thing is better than a maybe’ There are 2 reasons First Home Buyers consider buying second-hand homes. The first is they think they have to. A lot of…
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How a Flea Can Teach You to Leap into Home Ownership
Fleas' ability to jump is incredible. They stand a little under 1.5mm high but they can jump an incredible 2 meters in the air. To put this in context, this…
First Home Foundations — Style
Building memories in a home you love. Article 6/6 in our First Home Foundations Series This is my favourite step, where the rubber meets the road, where we create something…
Is This the Real Reason First Home Buyers Can’t Buy a Home?
The world is not an easy place for your humble First Home Buyer. Prices are going up, rents are going up, the amount they can borrow is going down, and…
10 Things First Home Buyers Can Do to Increase the Chance of Getting a Home Loan Approved
Perhaps you’ve signed up for a property and the land registration is not for a few months. Or maybe you want to know what you can do to get yourself…
First Home Foundations — Support
Why saving a deposit doesn’t work and what you can do about it. Article 5/6 in our First Home Foundations Series A wise teacher once brought balloons to school, told…