Take advantage of the Home Guarantee Scheme

Take advantage of the Home Guarantee Scheme

As the “great Australian dream” of home ownership is slipping further away from most of us,  the federal government recently expanded the criteria of the Home Guarantee Scheme.  These new measures, which actively address the ongoing housing crisis, include changes to...
First home buyers impacted by the pandemic

First home buyers impacted by the pandemic

The dream of owning a home has become increasingly elusive for first home buyers (FHBs), and experts point to Australian government intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic as a significant factor. A recent study on FHBs highlights the potential consequences of...
One million new homes to be built by 2029

One million new homes to be built by 2029

The government hopes to address the housing affordability crisis with a new National Housing Accord Scheme. A national plan to build one million new homes by 2029 was announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers as part of Labour’s federal budget on Tuesday 25 October.  This...