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First Property Buyer • 01 Mar 2026

Why window furnishings should be on every first home buyer's checklist

When you're buying your first home, window furnishings rarely make the shortlist. Between building inspections, mortgage repayments and stamp duty, a set of curtains can...

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First Property Buyer • 26 Feb 2026

FHBs hit with further obstacles to home ownership as prices rise 70% in 5 years

Property ownership has become increasingly out of reach for first home buyers, with data showing entry-level dwelling values have risen by nearly 70 per cent over the...

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First Property Buyer • 25 Feb 2026

Beware of bargains: FHBs must stay firm on property fundamentals

As first home buyers are increasingly priced out nationwide, entering the property market has become more challenging, making a strong grasp of the fundamentals crucial...

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First Property Buyer • 24 Feb 2026

More Darwin properties open to first home buyers after price cap lifted

First home buyers will have access to more properties in Darwin as the Commonwealth lifted the property price cap of the 5 per cent deposit scheme.

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First Property Buyer • 23 Feb 2026

Rate hikes: What first-time buyers must know now

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer is joined by Eva Loisance and Costa Arvanitopoulos to unpack how rising interest rates and shifting...

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First Property Buyer • 19 Feb 2026

Parents swap cash for expertise to help their children buy homes

As stock tightens and competition heightens, parents have switched strategy to support their children, now offering to pay for buyer’s agent fees rather than handing...

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First Property Buyer • 16 Feb 2026

How young Aussies can build their property portfolios in 2026: A step-by-step guide

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer spoke with Kev Tran of Kev Tran Group about how young Australians can realistically build their...

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First Property Buyer • 12 Feb 2026

FHB loan values hit new record after 5% Deposit Scheme extension

First home buyer loan values have soared in the wake of the 5 per cent Deposit Scheme extension, increasing by 15.5 per cent, bringing more competition to the market.

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First Property Buyer • 09 Feb 2026

Fraud alert: How to protect your deposit as real estate scams surge

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer is joined by Cyber Daily journalist Daniel Croft to unpack the growing threat of real estate scams...

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First Property Buyer • 26 Jan 2026

Interest rates explained: What every first-time buyer must know

In this episode of the First Property Buyer Show, host Emilie Lauer is joined by mortgage broker Eva Loisance to unpack how interest rates shape borrowing decisions for...

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