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Buying a home

The 101 of buying a home in Australia. Negotiations, settlements, exchanges and more.

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For first home buyers, leaping into home ownership can be daunting. While we can’t soothe all your nerves, we can help you plan for a more enjoyable and stress-free home buying experience.

Updated Feburary 8, 2023

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Building and pest inspections

What is a building and pest report? And why should I read it?

Updated

March 17, 2023

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First home buyer's guide

A step-by-step guide to buying a house in Australia

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March 17, 2023

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Settlement & move-in

A step-by-step guide to settlement and move-in after purchasing your home.

Updated

March 17, 2023

Home loans

From LVR to LMI, we've got you covered.

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Home loans 101

Everything first-time home buyers need to know about mortgages - from what a home loan is and how it works, the different costs that make up your mortgage, types of mortgages available, and more.

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January 23, 2023

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Deposits

This guide dives into just how much you need for a house deposit in Australia and what your options are to get there

Updated

March 17, 2023

Lenders mortgage insurance

If you're in the process of looking to buy a new home, you might have come across the term Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) and wondered what it's all about.

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March 17, 2023