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Couple leaning against window of their home holding a paint roller while DIY renovating to cut costs
Costs of buying a home
First home buyers
What is the average cost of renovations in Australia?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
family who are looking for way to afford a new house hugging outside
First home buyers
Upfront costs
Costs of buying a home
Low deposit options
Deposits
What is the Australian Labor government's Help to Buy shared equity scheme?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
family sitting on the couch in their living room, playing with their dog in the home that they have a principal and interest loan out on.
First home buyers
Costs of buying a home
How do I calculate interest on my home loan?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
young family walking up the steps to their new home that they took out a bridging loan to purchase
First home buyers
What is a bridging loan and when can I use one?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
Cool furnished living room in first apartment covered by first homeowner home and contents insurance
First home buyers
Costs of buying a home
What you need to know about insuring your first home
Updated 
September 27, 2026
sofa and painting in the living room of an investment rental home that is being negatively geared
First home buyers
Costs of buying a home
What is negative gearing and how does it work?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
couple sitting on the couch one the computer looking for a home loan while working for themselves
First home buyers
Can I get a home loan if I’m self-employed?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
mother and children playing in a hammock who need to know their buying power to purchase their forever home
Costs of buying a home
Deposits
First home buyers
What is my borrowing power and how do I increase it?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
dining room in an australian house where the mortgage has been paid off early
First home buyers
What happens if I pay off my mortgage early?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
outside of an australian house that need a valuation
Costs of buying a home
First home buyers
Loan to value ratio
What is a home valuation and how much does it cost?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
young couple taking a picture with the keys to their new home purchased with a gifted deposit
Low deposit options
Deposits
First home buyers
How do I gift my child a home deposit?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
white kitchen counter in an Australian home on which the owner has made extra repayments
Costs of buying a home
Should I make extra repayments on my home loan?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
nice interior of home for sale with a mortgage
Costs of buying a home
Can you sell a house with a mortgage?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
Exterior of a home with a tree the equity in which can be used for a home deposit
Deposits
No deposit home loans
Loan to value ratio
Can I use equity in a home as a mortgage deposit?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
Father and daughter playing in their garden after having his DTI assessed by a lender
First home buyers
What is debt-to-income ratio?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
home with a green front lawn purchased using a loan for a home loan deposit
Deposits
First home buyers
Guarantor home loans
No deposit home loans
Can I use a personal loan for my home loan deposit?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
mother cuddling her daughter on the couch researching if she qualifies for a lmi waiver
Lenders mortgage insurance
Deposits
Low deposit options
First home buyers
Do I qualify for a Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) waiver?
Updated 
September 27, 2026
woman sitting at her desk working from home researching how much house she can afford with her salary
Deposits
Low deposit options
Costs of buying a home
How many times my salary can I borrow for a home loan?
Updated 
September 27, 2026