An Australian bank has been forced to hit “pause” on its pre-approval process following an influx of first home buyers wanting to use the government’s new deposit scheme.

Buyers routinely fall in love with homes they can't afford because they skip mortgage pre-approval. Without a pre-approval letter, there is a risk of wasting time on properties that may be out of ...

When it comes to real estate, the best outcomes rarely happen by chance. The buyers who succeed are usually the ones who prepare early, long before they walk into their first showing. Preparation ...