Looking to buy a regional home? Here's how long it will take you to save a deposit

Jack Needham
Updated December 4 2021 - 10:15am, first published December 3 2021 - 7:00am
New home owner Rebekah Stanley had to make some lifestyle changes in order to achieve her ownership dreams. Picture: Supplied
New home owner Rebekah Stanley had to make some lifestyle changes in order to achieve her ownership dreams. Picture: Supplied

It's taking longer than ever before for first home buyers to save a deposit in regional Australia, according to a new report, thanks to a major uptick in property prices during the pandemic.

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Jack Needham

Jack Needham

Property News Editor

Jack has been writing about real estate since 2015, covering residential and commercial property markets throughout Australia for the likes of Smart Property Investment and Domain. He has also spent time in the United States researching real estate trends, with a focus on housing affordability issues, for the California Association of Realtors.