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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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Costs of buying a home

Buying a new home comes with significant upfront and ongoing costs. Even for a seasoned buyer, it can be easy to miscalculate how much

Updated

March 17, 2023

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First home buyer schemes

If you're a first home buyer, the good news is that there are several schemes set up by the Australian government to help you out.

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March 17, 2023

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Negotiating purchase price

Found a home to buy and ready to negotiate the price? Use the ultimate guide to winning a property via auction or private treaty sale.

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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

No deposit home loans

There are paths to homeownership with home loans for low deposit holders, and even no deposit loans. You could have your foot on the property ladder in no time.

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March 17, 2023

Refinancing

Interest rates are on the rise in Australia. And if you're a homeowner, you may be feeling the pinch as your mortgage repayments start to increase too.

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March 17, 2023

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Upfront costs

So you’ve worked long and hard and you’re ready to take your first step towards the new home of your dreams. Now comes the a different set of hurdles: beyond the purchase price of the property, what exactly makes up the upfront cost of a home loan?

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March 17, 2023