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Bondi is one of the most recognisable suburbs in the country, and one of the most competitive for first home buyers to break into. That does not mean it is out of reach. It means the process rewards buyers who prepare properly before they start inspecting. Here is what that process actually looks like, step by step. Step 1: Understand Your Borrowing Power Before You Start Looking A common mistake we see is buyers falling in love with a property before they know what they can

Stamp duty is usually the upfront cost first home buyers in NSW are not fully prepared for. It is also one of the areas where NSW offers genuine relief to eligible first home buyers, which means a lot of buyers pay far less than they initially assume, or nothing at all. What Stamp Duty Actually Is Stamp duty is a state government tax charged when property changes ownership. It is calculated on a sliding scale based on the purchase price of the property. Because it is due at s

Randwick sits close to the beach, the hospital precinct, and UNSW, which makes it one of the more consistently popular pockets of Sydney's Eastern Suburbs for both first home buyers and investors. One of the first things a first home buyer asks is, "How much do I actually need to save", and the honest answer is more encouraging than most people expect. The 20% Benchmark, and Why It Isn't the Whole Story Most people have absorbed the idea that a 20% deposit is the standard you