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How to help your kids buy a home (without just writing them a cheque)

Bec Wilson Money contributor September 20, 2025 — 5.04am Advertisement

There’s a moment in every parent’s life when you start to wonder: when will my kids take that next step into full independence? And what can I do to help them get there?

Independence doesn’t just click on overnight. It’s a gradual process of teaching and guiding, and if it isn’t approached deliberately, kids can spend years bouncing between reliance and autonomy.

Chipping in for their children’s first home deposit can stall your retirement plans. Credit: Peter Rae

For those of us in our 50s, this isn’t just sentimental. It has real financial consequences. The timing of when ou

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