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First home buyers in Sydney in 2025 can access a combination of NSW transfer duty relief, the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant on new homes, and expanded Commonwealth schemes that reduce deposit hurdles, with specific thresholds and rules that determine eligibility and savings. We outline the current rules that apply
This week it was announced that a scheme to allow all first home buyers to purchase a property with just a 5% deposit will start 3 months earlier than Labor promised at the Federal election. From 1 October 2025, the Government is expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme with unlimited places,
Selecting the best buyers’ agents in Sydney is critical when you are purchasing a home to live in, rather than a purely investment property. Your choice of representative will influence not only the price you pay, but also the liveability, resilience and long‑term suitability of your home in a city
When purchasing strata property in Sydney, it is important to understand not only the appeal of location, lifestyle and immediate liveability, but also the financial obligations that ownership entails. Among these considerations are special levies. While routine strata levies (covering administrative costs and capital works expenses) cover the maintenance and
Acquiring a heritage property in Sydney is both a privilege and a responsibility. While these properties offer unique architectural character and historical significance, they also come with a complex web of regulations and compliance requirements. For investors and homebuyers alike, engaging a heritage consultant is a strategic move that can
Insights for Sydney Property Buyers The Sydney property market has evolved considerably in recent years, particularly in the Inner West, where the median house price now regularly meets or exceeds $2million. For buyers seeking to navigate the increasingly complex and competitive landscape, understanding the relationship between price guides, actual sale
How Much Luck Is Involved in Finding and Buying the Right Property in Sydney? For many property buyers, the process of finding and securing the right property can often feel like an exercise in luck. Stories abound of individuals who stumbled across their dream home by chance, or who won
The Australian property landscape has experienced profound shifts since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As buyers’ agents operating in Sydney’s Inner West and beyond, we have observed first-hand the evolving dynamics between regional property markets and metropolitan centres, particularly Sydney. This article examines the current state of regional property,
As buyers’ agents based in Leichhardt, at the heart of Sydney’s Inner West, we are continually asked: When is the best time to buy property in Sydney? The answer is nuanced, shaped by market cycles, seasonal trends, current economic conditions, and, crucially, your personal circumstances. In this article, we provide
The Inner West of Sydney remains one of the city’s most desirable and competitive property markets. With an array of property styles from Victorian terraces and Federation homes to Californian bungalows and art deco and post war apartment buildings, the Inner West has a rich tapestry of established homes. New
