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Stamp duty vs. land tax: which one would cost you more?

The NSW Government's proposal to ditch stamp duty in favour of land tax has been welcomed, but one group of property buyers would end up paying more.

What soaring property prices could mean for first home buyers

Australian property values strengthened nation-wide through January, but what does this mean for first home buyers?

Don’t expect rates to rise until at least 2024: RBA

The property market is surging on the back of low interest rates, and the Reserve Bank says the cash rate will remain at its current low for at least three years.

What to do when your adult kids won’t move out

What can you do when your grown kids say they are living at home to save money but instead have great wardrobes and take expensive holidays?

What the Federal Budget means for property investors

The recent Federal Budget included important changes designed to support the property market, so what opportunities are out there for investors?

There’s a pandemic – is spring still the best time to sell property?

There is a long-held maxim in the property market to "sell in spring". But is it true, and does it apply during this year's pandemic?

First Home Loan Deposit Scheme extended for 10,000 Aussies

Ten thousand Aussies will be one step closer to buying their first home after the government extended the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

I’m on JobKeeper – will the bank still give me a mortgage?

You get approved for a home loan. Then COVID-19 hits and you end up on JobKeeper. So what happens to your mortgage pre-approval?

The cash grants that could help you buy your first home

It's party time for first home buyers who are interested in buying new properties, with thousands of dollars of free money on offer.

Why parents fear for their children’s financial future

Young Aussies are spending less on alcohol and more on their homes. So what has parents troubled about the future?
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