Rising prices and interest rates have taken a toll,but there could be some relief in sight this year.
House and unit values have been rising at more than 1 per cent each month on average across Perth according to new data released on Tuesday.
Buyers can snag a new home for less than half of Brisbane’s median house price – for now.
Tougher bank rules and soaring property prices are forcing Queenslanders to hand over bigger deposits to secure a home loan,and some sea-change spots are sky-high.
The size of the typical Sydney home deposit is on track to surpass its previous record,but it’s much higher in some sought-after suburbs.
As a single mother,Heather had written off being a homeowner. But as rents rose,she took a life-changing step.
Property prices weren’t supposed to be this high by now,and economists warn of a growing divide between haves and have-nots.
Property price rises mean more first-time buyers are taking advantage of the government’s low-deposit scheme.
This generation of young women are not falling for the Prince Charming fantasy. They value financial independence above all else.
For single home buying hopefuls,the options are limited. Couples have more options – if they’re willing to compromise.
In several past property booms,first home buyer activity has been steady. But that wasn’t the case in the past three years.