Spend some time before you spend your money

If you were considering just going to your bank and applying for a mortgage, stop and think again.

Government introduces tax cuts for first home savers

People saving to buy their first home will get a tax benefit from the Federal Government worth approximately $850 million over the next four years.

Housing Affordability at Record Lows

Many Australians who still don't own their own home believe they will never get to experience that dream with property prices still rising and the banks continually increasing the interest rates with or without direction from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).

Home savings scheme approved

Federal cabinet has approved the first home owners scheme offered during the election campaign by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to help low income earners save for their mortgage loan with a tax effective savings account.