Did you know that it takes four to seven years for the average household to save a 20% deposit for their first home and avoid paying lender’s mortgage insurance? However, a new scheme promises to drastically reduce that time by dropping the required deposit to just 5%.

We don't like to dust off the old crystal ball and speculate very often, but there's been so much noise about whether the RBA will cut the official cash rate this Tuesday that we feel compelled to address it.

While housing affordability is improving across the country, for many young first home buyers cracking into the property market can feel like breaking into a fortress. Here are five ideas that can help bust down that door.

Fixing your home loan while rates are dropping is a bit like pulling the ripcord on a parachute. If you do it early you'll get a steady ride but may miss out on a bit of action. But if you leave it too late things might get a little messy.

Welcoming a baby into your family is one of the most joyous occasions of your life. But just like anything worth celebrating (such as your wedding day or buying your first property), it's not without its expenses.