Buying Your First Home

Top Tips For Home Buyers
Here are some Top Tips when deciding on a loan and some steps to guide you through the home-buying process.

Save now and you won't pay later
We all want to move into our first home as soon as possible, but there are some sound reasons waiting until a reasonable deposit is saved is the way to go, even if it means having to wait a bit longer.

First-time home buyers getting ripped off
The inconsistent treatment of the first home buyer is creating an uneven playing field, with first home buyers in some States reaping the benefits others are not.

Dream of owning home still strong
The average Aussie's dream of owning their own home is stronger than even their Christmas wish list it seems.

Home Loans Tips
Purchasing a home is a major financial decision and involves a high degree of stress. However, there are several things you can do to smooth the process, and tip the odds in your favour.

Cheapest Waterfront Properties
If you are dreaming of buying a new home but don't think you could afford luxury waterfront views, think again! You don't have to be a millionaire to have a million dollar view.

Buying a Home - One Step at a Time
Over half of all first time buyers believe that now is a good time to enter the property market, but they are dipping their toes before taking the plunge.

What to look for in a home
Once you've established what you can borrow, your expenses, and what cash you can contribute, you can actually start looking for a property (if you haven't already!).

An insider's guide to home loans
Yahoo!7 finance spoke to Hamish Carlisle, The MD of exclusively online mortgage provider, QuickDirect, about ensuring that home buyers get the full picture before finalising a loan.