Your first home is more than just the deposit – here’s what to budget as a first home buyer

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Your first home is more than just the deposit – here’s what to budget as a first home buyer
6 March, 2026

Article summary Saving plays a major role in preparing to buy a first home, but there’s more involved than just pulling together your deposit....

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What the 2025 First Home Guarantee changes mean for Queensland buyers
30 October, 2025

Article summary The First Home Guarantee 2025 brings major changes for Queensland buyers, including higher property caps, unlimited places and no income limits. Combined...

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First Time Home Buyer Checklist for 2025
20 February, 2025

Experts believe that 2025 might be a good year to get in quick and buy a new home – particularly as a first home...

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Renting out a room in Queensland in 2025? Now new home buyers can!
27 December, 2024

For first home buyers in Queensland, there’s been some very good news in the property arena recently. This means that 2025 is shaping up...

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Everything QLD Home Buyers Need to Know About the 2024 First Home Guarantee Scheme
4 November, 2024

Here at Stapleton Finance, one of our key goals is to get more Australians into their own homes sooner. The First Home Guarantee Scheme...

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The Allure and Pitfalls of Off-the-Plan Purchases – and How to Protect Your Investment
22 April, 2024

Off-the-plan purchases are a great way to get into a property. But they can bring risks. Learn how to protect your investment! The Queensland...

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First Home Buyer’s Guide for 2024 | Part 2
10 February, 2024

Welcome back to part 2 of our guide for first home buyers! In part 1 of our First Home Buyer’s Guide for 2024 we...

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First Home Buyer’s Guide for 2024 | Part 1
27 January, 2024

Welcome to the exciting world of home buying! Buying your first home is a very exciting time. It can also feel a little bit...

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Setting Your Property Goals: How to Get on the Property Ladder in 2024
19 December, 2023

With the imminent clicking over of the calendar year many of us will already be pondering our new year’s resolutions and new year’s goals....

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Get a leg up the property ladder with LongView’s Buying Boost
20 November, 2023

LongView Buying Boost helps you get on the property ladder by ‘boosting’ your equity and helping you through the buying process. Here’s how! The...

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