First homeowner tips: The ultimate guide to getting on the property ladder in Victoria

Taking the plunge and buying your first home is one of this most important decisions you will ever make and can be an intimidating process.

The Sunday Herald Sun’s ultimate first homeowners guide will get you on the path to buying your first property.

It’s a huge and expensive step that comes with a fair share of stress.

With big hurdles to overcome from setting savings goals to adjusting lifestyle, there’s a long process aspiring first homeowners should be aware of before jumping onto the property ladder.

To help you make sense of everything you need to know, the Sunday Herald Sun is unveiling the ultimate first homebuyers guide this weekend.

MARKET CONDITIONS

While this year could seem uncertain for buyers, we speak to industry experts who reveal why the current market conditions are perfect for first homebuyers and the value in long term thinking.

TIPS FOR GETTING A LOAN

Getting a loan is now easier after the financial watchdog eased lending restrictions. However, we take a look at why first homebuyers still need to be smart about spending and saving to find and secure that dream home.

TOP 20 SUBURBS

Making your life easier and taking the guess work out of searching, we’ve curated the top 20 suburbs that should be on every first homebuyers radar.

Don’t miss this and more in the ultimate first homebuyers guide, only in the Sunday Herald Sun this weekend.