The Valiente- Affordable Two Storey Living

Millions of Australians want to own a house, but saving up for a deposit, which is usually 20% of the total price of the house, can be tough. That’s why here at McDonald Jones, we make home buys simple. Buying your first home and looking into property investment means setting monthly saving goals, considering extra work and exploring options for grants, funding or government property schemes. First home buyers can also take advantage of our Smart Start initiative.

Buying your first home can be confusing, daunting, exciting and stressful. Things take time and you should never rush into home buys, however 2022 may be the year for buying a new home for property investment purposes as well as for a first time home buyer. First home buyers are watching the Australian property market and seeing that post-pandemic life sees many people setting down roots where they are. Home prices are slightly increasing, but they are projected to continue to increase once the property market settles and international buyers return to our shores.

Don’t pay interest on your mortgage whilst your house is being built. MyChoice Home Loans will pay up to $12,000 on your loan interest* paid whilst we build your home. Read on to find out how!

The best way to compare insurance premiums is to check out the market leaders. Here are 10 insurance premiums to look at.

First Home Buyers looking to build a new home can now take advantage of the recently announced government incentives relating to stamp duty exemptions. Read on to find out how you can put more money in your pocket to put towards a new home. 

Unprecedented property price growth, pockets of undersupply across many regions in Australia and slow income growth have all made it difficult for families, couples and first home buyers to find an affordable home. Many buyers who want to live in cities like Sydney or Melbourne are having to compromise and look elsewhere.

Are you planning on buying a new home? Buying a home is a smart financial move but you need to make the right decisions about the home you buy, the mortgage you apply for, the professionals (home builders, conveyancers, mortgage brokers, etc.) you work with and so much more. This includes saving for the deposit, which for many Australians is the greatest challenge of all. However, it’s worth noting that around 70% of Australians own property and so can you. In fact this current low interest rate environment means now is a great time to buy.

Thinking about getting into the housing market and owning a home of your own? Saving for a house deposit takes time — years for most people — but there are ways to save for that home deposit and get into a house of your own sooner. Whether you’ve already started saving or you’ve just decided it’s time, here are some handy tips to get you there sooner.

Buying a home is one of the smartest financial moves a person can make. Whether you’re a first homebuyer or you’re looking at buying a residential investment property, the benefits of buying a house and land are many in both the short and long-term.