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Queensland First Home Buyer Grants and Schemes, 2026: The Complete Guide

The Reserve Bank met on 11 August and left the cash rate on hold at 4.35%, in line with market expectations. It's the outcome most economists had pencilled in, but it doesn't change the underlying pre...

RBA holds at 4.35%, what it means for your new home

New research from HomeLoanRates.com.au, analysis of the latest ABS Consumer Price Index data conducted by Primara Research, reveals the cost of building a new home rose 5.8% in the year to June 2026, ...

New home build costs climb 5.8%, the fastest in almost three years, as rate rises squeeze the supply pipeline

“New home sales in the month of April increased by 4.9 per cent despite rising interest rates and domestic and global uncertainty,” stated HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon. The HIA New Home Sales repor...

Confidence in new housing market remains

For many Australians, property investment can feel out of reach. It is often seen as something that requires years of saving, complex calculations, or specialist market knowledge. In practice, a well-...

How strategic property investment can help you grow wealth and buy the home you truly want

Financing a new home build works differently from purchasing an established property. Instead of a single loan settlement, construction projects usually involve staged payments, land purchases and len...

A buyer’s guide to financing a new home build

Rising land values and limited housing supply in established suburbs are forcing many buyers to reconsider how they secure a new home. Instead of choosing between renovating an ageing property or relo...

Knockdown rebuild or buying new: which path suits today’s home buyers?

The promise of building new is flexibility. Floorplans look adaptable, façades come in multiple styles, and display homes are presented as a starting point rather than a fixed template. But once you m...

Customising Your Plan: What builders will (and won’t) let you change before construction starts

Electric vehicle uptake is no longer a fringe consideration for homebuyers. For many, the question isn’t whether they’ll own an EV, but whether their next home will support one properly. In new estate...

EV Readiness: What it really takes to install a fast charger in a new home or apartment

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Since 6pm on Sunday 2 August, Stage 4 COVID-19 restrictions have been enforced upon metropolitan Melbourne. These restrictions have resulted in far-reaching consequences, and Victorians whose h...

How Melbourne's Stage 4 Restrictions are Affecting Home Buyers

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What To Look Out For In Your Building Contract

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What Is Mortgage Insurance?
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Most first-home buyers (and some other property buyers) will have to pay mortgage insurance, otherwise known as Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI). This payment isn't...

What is Mortgage Insurance?

The First Home Owner Grant was introduced in 2000 to encourage and assist homeownership across Australia by offsetting the Goods and Services Tax (GST). 
It is not means tested so eligibility is not d...

What is the First Home Buyer Grant?

Creating a Hamptons-inspired home is the perfect way to make your house a relaxing and calming environment. Just opening the front door will instantly make you feel like you&rsquo;re back on holidays ...

How to Create a Perfect Hamptons Home

When it comes to your building contract here are some useful pointers to help put your mind at ease.

Check your inclusion specification carefully that everything you want in your new home build is wr...

Check your new home contract carefully -Don't get caught out!

Bellevarde Constructions with its Headland Home has taken out the HIA&ndash;CSR Australian Home of the Year.The beautifully designed home features a sharp angular facade clad twice in stone and zinc, ...

Gravity-defying house wins Australian housing award

Every Australian state and territory government levies a tax on property purchases. This tax is called Stamp Duty, and must be paid by the buyer of a property within a specific timeframe. This time fr...

What is Stamp Duty?

When it comes to newly built homes, your builder must enlist the services of a building inspector to confirm structural integrity and adherence with all relevant building codes and standards. However,...

What Do Independent Building Inspectors Do for New Builds?  Â

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