RBA lifts the cash rate to 4.85%
The second rise in a row. Here's what could change for your repayments, your borrowing limit and your build.
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Plain-English guides on rates, grants, schemes and building your first home.
5% Deposit Scheme vs Help to Buy
A lower deposit isn't automatically better. Compare who owns the home, income limits and what you repay.
WA first home grant and stamp duty
The $10,000 grant, the new duty thresholds, and how buying land changes the numbers.
How construction loan payments work
You pay the builder in stages, not all at once. Here's what happens from slab to handover.
What a package price can leave out
The lowest advertised price isn't always the lowest final cost. Use this list to compare packages properly.
How to research a suburb
Use property sites, government maps and a weekday visit to check more than the price.