By Charlie Bellow, Grange Realty Group

A number of clients have recently asked me whether they should put their houses on the market now, or wait until next year. Of course, they are looking to maximise their sale price, and my advice varies from client to client depending on their particular situation.

Generally, we find that there are buyers actively looking for homes all the way up until the end of the year, and our office has been known to sell properties right up until Christmas Eve!

Your first home, and probably your biggest purchase to date.
You have no doubt been visiting home opens, concentrating on saving up your deposit, thinking about gaining a pre-approval and that all important home loan, and counting down the days until you can move into your own place.

You are probably well aware that the government offers financial assistance to first home buyers, but what exactly is on offer?