Buying a home
The 101 of buying a home in Australia.
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Buying a home 101
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
Building and pest inspections
What is a building and pest report? And why should I read it?
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March 17, 2023
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 your 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
What is a home loan deposit? And how much do you need?
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
What is lenders mortgage insurance (LMI)?
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.
Updated
March 17, 2023
Low deposit and no deposit home loan options
For Australian first home buyers, saving up for a deposit is one of the biggest hurdles when getting into the property market.
Updated
March 16, 2023
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