Master the art of finding a mortgage broker with our top tips for first-time homebuyers. Five essential DOs and DON’Ts so you choose the best one for you.

Answers to the top five things that every first home buyer Victoria typically wants to know. Plus find out the essential property buying rules in that state.

Answers to the top five things that every first home buyer Queensland typically wants to know. Plus find out the essential property buying rules in that state.

Answers to the top five things that every first home buyer NSW typically wants to know. Plus find out the essential property buying rules in that state.

Saving your deposit gets you only to base camp. Next step: safely climb to the top of the mountain! Find out exactly what mountain climbing and house hunting have in common.

First home buyer grants sound exciting they could end up enticing you to buy the wrong property.

Houses in large subdivisions might all look the same on the surface but here are 10 key differences to help you work out which is the best house to buy.

The space versus location dilemma is part of the home buying process. How to be clear on what your priorities are before you decide where to buy your first home.

Three things you need to know before you begin your property search. If you understand these, you'll avoid listening to the wrong advice and heading in the wrong direction.

There are three circumstances where first home buyers should seriously consider buying an investment property rather than a property to live in. Do any of these apply to you?

It's easy to be disappointed if you feel you'll never be able to afford a house, but an apartment isn't always a bad option. There are pitfalls though, so here's how to avoid making a mistake.

How to work out whether you need to pay stamp duty and how much you'll need to pay. It's different in every state and territory!

Three reasons why thinking rent money is dead money is one of the most surprising first home buyer mistakes.

First home buyers are encouraged by governments to buy brand new apartments and houses, however these are very risky properties. Ten reasons why you should never buy off the plan.

Three key things for first home buyers to understand so they can avoid making a big mistake.

If your parents go guarantor on your mortgage you won't need to save up a 20% deposit and can avoid paying lenders mortgage insurance PLUS you can get your first home sooner. Here's what you need to know before you ask them to help.

We don't mean to scare you from the get-go, but awareness will get you on the right path sooner! Check out the questions to ask that will put you ahead of the pack.

10% or 20% deposit? How much is stamp duty? What is LMI? What else do you need to pay for? The complete list of things you'll need to save for.

You can find almost anything online but it's not always useful. Save time by using these resources. Here's our list of "pre-tested" free online tools.

Statistics tell stories and they don't always tell the truth. All depends on whose doing the spinning. Find out how to decode click-bait headlines.