Buying Your First Home As Owner Occupied Or As Investment?

So you want to buy your first property and get into the real estate market?? You’re ready to fulfil the ‘Great Australian Dream’ of home ownership!! You’ve saved up enough money for a deposit and then it hits you, “I’m happy with where I’m renting, it’s not costing me too much, it’s close to work, so why do I want to purchase?” Because, buying your first property is like a natural progression through life, and although rates have risen lately it’s not all doom & gloom!!…there are bargains to be found!