Habitat Blog

For most people, buying a new home involves securing a home loan. And home loans, like any financial product, can get a little bit complex. For good reason, plenty of purchasers turn to the advice of a mortgage broker to assist them with what can be a challenging process.

The federal government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which aims to help people “purchase a home with a deposit of as little as 5 per cent”, began on 1 January. Banks have already registered 3,000 potential first home buyers and 7,000 more places will be allocated from 1 February.

If you are looking to build, it’s rare to buy a block that’s ready to build on straight away, so what happens next, and what’s the process of land titles? We’ve put together some clear-cut answers to the most frequently asked land title questions to help guide you through the process.

In this issue, we hear from the new early learning centre opening in early 2020, a recent first home buyer shares their story, and lots more!

Research shows green spaces positively impact our health and wellbeing. Find out more about why they’re integral to masterplanned communities.

The Melbourne property market has much to offer investors across the board, yet some suburbs offer more value than most. Affordable and well established, these outer-ring communities promise investment property with healthy and long-term capital gains.