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We all want the nicest home possible. However, you are likely considering how much you should actually borrow, not just how much you can borrow.

The deposit is often the greatest barrier to property ownership in Australia. But does this need to be the case? Is there a way to bypass this requirement?

You have a superannuation fund with a history of payments. You need a deposit for a home. So, it makes sense to ask: Can you use your super fund as a deposit in Australia?

For many of the prospective homebuyers we talk to, the deposit is the biggest barrier to purchasing a property. Fortunately, in some cases, it is possible to use your rent as a part of your deposit. Find out more here.

When it comes to saving for a property purchase, getting to a 20 per cent deposit is the goal that most people strive for. That can be a lot of money if you are just starting from scratch,. so, how do you go about saving up a deposit?

Many would-be investors find themselves asking the following question: How do I access the capital or the expertise I need to make an investment? For some investors, co-investing with a partner is a great solution.

Rentvesting is the process of purchasing an investment property while you keep on living your lifestyle in a rental property. Let's examine this a little more closely.

So you’ve decided that you’re ready to save for your financial future, and you’re considering an investment property. But how much do you actually need to save in order to buy an investment property?

Among the Australian start-ups making it easier to buy a home as an income-producing property, there’s us (of course!), as well as platforms like CoVESTA, BrickX and DomaCom. Let’s take a look at these.

‍Embrace the freedom to live where you want and invest anywhere that makes sense.

Currently the Australian property market is a dual market: one for the rich and/or foreign investors, and another one for Australians who are priced out. How can this be fixed?

The property sector of the economy is going from analogue to digital. It’s no longer just location, location, location, but location, experience, analytics.‍

An innovative real estate agency, Property Initiatives Real Estate, puts 100% of its profits into buying and constructing properties for women and children escaping domestic violence or poverty.

Exurbs are growing around Sydney and other Australian metro areas, but what are they?

Through a partnership between Mirvac and Melbourne start-up Farmwall, “Cultivate” converts under-used spaces, including car parks, basements and vacant retail or office spaces, into urban farms.

At the moment, Australia has a housing stock that in climate terms is very damaging to the environment. Eco-Minded Homes can help.

What is Housing First and how has it helped Finland sustainably house a significant number of long-term homeless people?

In a survey by Galaxy Research commissioned by State Custodians:

While a leap of faith is undeniably required for first time property investors, those who undertake the appropriate due diligence and have the financial capacity to invest will almost certainly reap the rewards.

Buyers Agent, Sales Agent, Property Investment Advisor. They all sound the same right?

Our interviews with millennial investors have shown that the majority of them only invest when prompted by their own parents.

Have you heard of the longevity escape velocity? If not, then you should.

Investing in property is a big deal, and if you're out to get your first one, you feel like it needs to be perfectly executed.