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Buying a home

The 101 of buying a home in Australia.

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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.

Updated

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 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

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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

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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.

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March 17, 2023