First Home Buyer

Saving a deposit for a Melbourne property is only part of the cost of buying. The size of your deposit could affect how much you borrow, whether lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) applies and which home loans may be available to you....

Saving a deposit is often one of the biggest hurdles when buying property in Newcastle. But how much do you actually need?...

How much deposit do you need to buy a Darwin property? While a 20% deposit is often treated as the benchmark, it is not necessarily the amount you need before you can start looking....

Plenty of Perth renters have spent years saving for a deposit, only to find the finish line has moved again. Home values have climbed quickly across the city, and the deposit for a Perth property has grown with them....

A 20% deposit is often treated as the standard in Sydney, but it isn't a requirement for every buyer....

You've finally got a savings balance that feels like progress and a saved search full of Queenslanders with wide verandahs. Then the same question pops up every time. How much is enough?...

Saving for a home in Adelaide can feel like chasing a moving target. You get closer to your savings goal, check the listings again and notice the homes you like have crept further out of reach....

Saving a deposit for a Gold Coast property can be a significant undertaking. Here's a look into the current property market....

The amount you need for a deposit for a Canberra property depends heavily on what you're buying....

Saving a deposit for a Hobart property doesn’t necessarily mean working towards 20%. The right target depends on how soon you want to buy, the property you’re considering and the home loan options available to you....