With the post-Royal Commission finance crunch on investors, a lot of focus has shifted on to first home buyers as a significant part of the market. This focus intensified with the Liberal's 2018 election promise to help first home buyers. This happened in the form of the First Home Buyers' Deposit Scheme.

When entering your first home buying journey, it is only natural to feel anxious and overwhelmed. The good news is, with the property market taking an upward spiral, things are set to get easier for first home buyers in 2020. Start with these five essential, yet overlooked tips to ensure a smooth journey.

Even with the downturn casting a dark cloud over the property market, affordability is still a concern in Sydney.  With the average Sydney unit cost still sitting close to $750,000, and the banks tightening lending standards, getting into your desired area is still out of reach for most buyers.

As Airbnb becomes more and more entrenched into the economy, the desire for knowledge around leveraging it as an investment is becoming more pronounced. If you’ve made up your mind, the next question on your list is usually about where to invest.