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The government's fast-tracked Home Guarantee Scheme lets you buy with just a 5% deposit, but stamp duty could sting just as much.
With property prices soaring, knowing how to improve your home loan serviceability can be the difference between getting the keys or being shown the door.
Eight years after his bank repossessed his house, Nicholas is saving $250 a week towards buying a new one. Should he invest his deposit?
"I would rather see them put the money into a home deposit. I think the security of their own home should take precedence over a big, flashy day," Frances tells Paul Clitheroe.
You've been saving up for a house deposit and it feels like you're getting nowhere. If you're fortunate, your parents might help you out. But you need to know the risks.
A gifted deposit can help first home buyers, but it can also create legal and financial risks. Here's what families should know before handing over money.
"I am not sure if I should move in with [my partner] and help with his loan or continue saving up for my own place," Patrick tells Paul Clitheroe.
A typical first-home buying couple will need to save for almost five years to build up enough money for a 20% deposit on an entry-level house, a new report shows.
Should Josh focus on saving a house deposit, contributing extra to his super balance, or paying off his HECS balance?
