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Footscray Property Market 2026: Melbourne’s Inner West Value Play
- April 27, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: Property and Finance
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The Footscray property market is drawing Melbourne buyers with character homes, vibrant inner-west culture and prices well below comparable suburbs like Fitzroy. Here is what you need to know about buying in Footscray in 2026.
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Ballarat Property Market 2026: Regional Victoria’s Rise
- April 27, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: Property and Finance
The Ballarat property market offers Melbourne buyers a rare combination: character homes, space and genuine community at a fraction of metro prices. Here is what you need to know about the area and how to finance your purchase.
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First Home Guarantee: Cheaper Homes Growing Fastest in 2026
- April 22, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Properties under the First Home Guarantee scheme caps grew 6.7% in value in six months, more than double the 3.6% growth seen in properties above the caps. New Cotality analysis shows the 5% deposit scheme has driven faster price growth in affordable segments, and what it means for first home buyers considering the scheme in 2026.
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First Home Guarantee: What Permanent Residents Must Know
- April 16, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
The Coalition has proposed cutting permanent residents from Australia’s First Home Guarantee. If this policy passes, permanent residents could lose access to 5% deposit home loans without LMI. Here is what it means for your plans and what to do now.
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Save a Deposit or Pay Off Debts First? A Clear Guide
- April 8, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: Guides
Deciding whether to save a deposit or pay off debts first is one of the most important steps on the path to buying a home. The answer depends on how your debt compares to your target purchase price. This step-by-step guide walks you through the key decisions and shows you how to get home-loan ready faster.
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Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying
- April 4, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: Guides
Knowing the right questions to ask a real estate agent can help you uncover the seller’s motivation, assess fair value and negotiate a better deal. This guide covers six key questions to ask at every property inspection, plus the research you should do independently before making an offer.
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Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Buying
- April 4, 2026
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: Guides
Knowing the right questions to ask a real estate agent can help you uncover the seller’s motivation, assess fair value and negotiate a better deal. This guide covers six key questions to ask at every property inspection, plus the research you should do independently before making an offer.
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SA Stamp Duty: First Home Buyers Save Up to $50,000
- June 15, 2024
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
South Australia’s 2024-25 budget abolished stamp duty for first home buyers on all new homes with no property value cap, and extended the $15,000 First Home Owner Grant to all price points. A buyer at the $750,000 median now saves more than $50,000 upfront.
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Queensland First Home Owner Grant: $30,000 for Buyers
- November 21, 2023
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: News
Queensland doubled its First Home Owner Grant to $30,000 from 20 November 2023, helping up to 12,000 buyers get into the market. Find out who qualifies, what property types are eligible and how to apply with support from a mortgage broker.
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Signs Your Builder Is Going Bust (And What to Do)
- May 10, 2023
- Posted by: Serres Property Finance
- Category: Guides
Builder insolvencies in Australia hit a seven-year high in 2022-23, with over 1,600 construction companies collapsing in nine months. This guide explains the warning signs your builder may be in financial trouble and the steps to take to protect your deposit and your home loan.