Habitat Blog

The Federal Government’s HomeBuilder grant, announced in early June this year, has been well-received by new home purchasers, so far attracting the interest of more than 40,000 Australians.

Back at the end of 2019 we told you about the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, an initiative aimed at making it easier for people to buy their first home. It proved extremely popular throughout Australia – several people bought properties in Satterley communities after making use of the scheme – and now the second round has opened.

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.

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!

Welcome to Habitat’s mid-year newsletter. In this issue we’ve compiled a list of some of the best schools in your local area, home design trends to keep an eye out for in the second half of 2019 and a new early learning childcare centre for Habitat expected later this year.