Buying a home
The 101 of buying a home in Australia. Negotiations, settlements, exchanges and more.
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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?
Updated
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 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.
Updated
January 23, 2023
Guarantor home loans
A guarantor home loan lets a family member use equity in their home as security, so you can buy with a smaller deposit. Here are the pros and cons.
Updated
March 17, 2023
Loan to value ratio (LVR)
Your LVR can help you determine whether you're likely to get approved for a home loan, and it can even affect how much you'll be paying for your property!
Updated
March 17, 2023
Mortgage brokers
If you are looking to buy a home, you may wonder what the difference between a mortgage broker and a home lender is. This guide will answer all your questions about brokers in Australia.
Updated
March 17, 2023
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