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Fact or fiction: do property values double every 10 years?

15 May 2025

It’s a common belief that real estate values double every decade. But is this true? New research reveals how much home values have increased over the past ten years. It’s no surprise that something as big as Australia’s $11 trillion housing market has generated its fair share of myths and

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Understanding the Expanded 5% Deposit Scheme: A New Dawn for First Home Buyers in Australia

15 May 2025

To make home ownership more attainable, the Labor government is set to expand the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS) in January 2026, marking a significant shift in Australia’s housing policy landscape. This expansion is designed to open the doors of home ownership to a broader range of Australians, offering a

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The Home Batteries Program

12 May 2025

As the conversation around renewable energy intensifies, the Australian government is taking decisive steps to ensure that sustainability becomes a cornerstone of household energy management. Enter the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, a pioneering initiative set to launch on 1 July 2025, designed to bridge the gap between solar panel

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Albo re-elected: what’s on the board for home buyers and owners?

8 May 2025

The votes have been cast and it’s clear Labor will hold the reins of federal government for another 3-year term. We look at what this may mean for first home buyers and current home owners. As the election dust settles, it’s time to get back to business as usual. But

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