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The First Home Guarantee: Buy With a 5% Deposit (Without Selling a Kidney)
Saving a 20% deposit in Melbourne can feel like training for a marathon where someone keeps moving the finish line. The First Home Guarantee (FHBG) is the…
16 October 2026 · 6 min read
How Much Deposit Do I Need for a Home Loan? The Honest, Number-Filled Answer
The house deposit has become Australia's national sport: everyone has an opinion, nobody has enough avocado toast money, and the finish line moves every spring. Let's…
14 October 2026 · 5 min read
The First Home Owner Grant in Victoria: Free $10,000 (Terms and Conditions Apply, Obviously)
Who doesn't love a $10,000 payment from the government? Before you start choosing paint colours, here's the catch: the Victorian First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) is only…
13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Buying Your First Home: How Much Extra Cash Do You Need on Top of Stamp Duty?
You've saved the deposit, you've won the auction, and the lender has said yes. Time for champagne? Not quite. There's a hidden cast of costs waiting at the door…
4 October 2026 · 5 min read
Before You Sign Your First Contract of Sale: What to Check and Which Clauses to Ask For (Victoria)
Signing a contract of sale is the moment a lovely daydream turns into a legally binding document. There's no "undo" button, no extended warranty, and no friendly shop…
3 October 2026 · 7 min read