WealthPersonal FinanceProperty marketPrint articleOpinionLook before you leap at first home buyer incentivesAn expedient purchase prompted by fear of missing out on government sweeteners may fast-track property ownership now but act as an asset albatross in the years ahead.Richard WakelinContributorApr 4, 2022 – 5.00amSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginHome affordability is again shaping up as a key election issue as both parties promise to help first home buyers into the property market.It’s a tough proposition given home values across Australia surged 25 per cent to record highs in the two years to the end of February.Loading...Richard Wakelin is a founder of buyers' agent Wakelin Property Advisory.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreProperty marketSmart InvestorOpinionFederal budgetLatest In Personal financeFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In WealthThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewHow Matt Comyn starts his daySally Patten and Lap PhanFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsLife & LeisureThis ‘safe’ alternative to opioids is attracting big backersLuke BenedictusWhat’s the difference between $40 jeans and $400 jeans?This elusive fashion designer is finally stepping into the spotlightRich ListCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexSarah PettyAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richer