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5 affordable ways to get into the property market faster

For many, the Australian dream is to buy a home on a quarter-acre block. Whether you want to do this for stability, for your family or because it makes financial sense.However, with house prices high in Australia’s major cities, it’s getting harder for people to buy their first home. If you’re in the process of saving up for your deposit, here are five tips that can help you make your purchase a little sooner than expected.

Co-ownership

While the ideal option may be for you to buy a home alone (or with a partner), sometimes it makes sense to buy the property with someone else. Normally, this...