We want you to be the first to know about a new initiative we have developed to help guide first home buyers and first time new home owners through the challenges of financing and planning their first new home. Introducing Smart Start… a FREE support and education Program that’s based on a no-nonsense, easy to follow blueprint for making your new home dream a reality.

Before going through with the sale of your first home, ensure you’re happy with your must-haves or compromises on aspects such as property size, number of bedrooms, garden, location, local community and public transport options. Consider how your lifestyle could change in the future, such as having children. Below we look at some other important things to check before you buy.

Visiting a display home is a great way of starting the process of visualising your new home. You can get a good idea of what you do and don't like about a design, and begin to plan the practicalities of moving in.

For many people, buying a lot of land, or buying a house, is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. Given the enormity of the commitment, it’s important to make the most informed decision possible. The old saying in real estate is ‘location, location, location’. Deciding on where to buy is often a far trickier thing to decide than the size of type of house to build. Here, we will discuss some of the things which you need to consider when deciding where to buy a lot.

Home owners with steel frames, we are here to tell you it’s a lot simpler than you thought to hang that picture that’s been sitting on the floor for months.

Purchasing a home and land package has many benefits. Not only are your earnings paying off an investment that increases in value but you can also personalise your living space to your preferences, put a shed in the backyard, and do pretty much what you want. House and land packages are an excellent choice for all homebuyers, especially first time homebuyers who can take advantage of incentives — like the first homebuyers assistance scheme — to own a home of their own sooner. Here are four reasons why first homebuyer house and land packages are the best of both worlds.

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is Australia’s only landlocked state, but what it lacks in beaches and coastline it more than makes up for in natural beauty, important sites and, of course, Canberra, one of Australia’s most liveable cities. There was once a time when the suggestion of living in Canberra was something to scoff at, however, those days are well in the past.

Doing due diligence on the property market gives you important understanding of where you can buy, how much it will cost and whether the area offers a great lifestyle. Finding the perfect balance between these three is important as a first home buyer. Below are five great places to look.

There are huge differences between “affordable home designs” and “cheap houses”. Although sticking to your budget is arguably one of the most important factors in building a new home, finding a high-quality design that perfectly encapsulates your needs will always be more important than saving a few dollars. In this article, we’re exploring the differences between quality home designs and cheap housing.