Think you need a 20% deposit to get your foot in the door? For many first home buyers in 2026, that's no longer the case. The federal government's Home Guarantee Scheme lets eligible buyers purchase with as little as a 5% deposit — and without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), which can otherwise add thousands to your loan. What the 5% deposit scheme means for you Under the scheme, the...
Breaking out of the rent trap can feel impossible when you add stamp duty on top of a deposit. But here's something many first home buyers in Queensland don't realise: if you buy a brand-new home, you could pay zero stamp duty — and there's no price cap on that exemption. The $0 stamp duty change For contracts dated 1 May 2025 or later, eligible Queensland first home buyers pay no transfer (stamp)...
Brisbane Is One of Australia's Fastest-Growing Property Markets If you're thinking about buying property in 2026, Brisbane deserves your full attention. Backed by strong population growth, major infrastructure investment, and a post-Olympic development pipeline, Greater Brisbane is experiencing a property boom that is reshaping the city's suburbs and creating genuine wealth-building opportunities for...