For a long time Taylor Troeth didn’t think buying a property was a realistic dream for her. As prices have risen faster than wages in parts of the market, saving a deposit on a single income has proved to be a daunting task for most workers.

But the 28-year-old is hoping this year she will achieve what she previously thought was impossible. The expansion of federal government schemes helping first home buyers onto the property ladder, and a good run of investing, has the 28-year-old feeling slightly more optimistic.

“Up until about six months ago, I didn’t really think buying…