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Home owner tips and guides

Buying your first home, upsizing, downsizing, or buying an investment property? Our tips and guides can help.

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How a guarantor could help you buy your first property sooner

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When you’re trying to save a deposit, it can feel like you’re trapped on a frustrating merry-go-round.

  

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Offset accounts explained

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An offset account can be a good way to reduce the interest charged on your home loan, while also giving you access to your money whenever you need it. 

  

What's the difference between redraw and offset?

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Redraw facilities and offset accounts have many similarities. But there are some important differences too.

  

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Key things you need to know about Lenders Mortgage Insurance

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Finding it difficult to save up a 20% home loan deposit? You might still be able to borrow from a lender, but you may have to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

  

Understanding home loans

Understand the home loan application process

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This guide outlines the home loan application process to help you understand the steps to applying for a home loan with ANZ.

  

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Using the equity in your home

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Equity is the difference between the value of your property and how much you owe on it. Find out how unlocking the equity in your home could open up opportunities.

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What you need to know about restarting your repayments

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The ability to pause home loan repayments brought welcome relief to many in 2020. But as the deferral period ends, here are some tips to help you prioritise your repayments.

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How extra repayments could help you pay off your loan sooner

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There are some simple strategies that could reduce your loan period and save you thousands of dollars in interest.

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Planning and budgeting

Looking to build that home office? A home-loan top up could help

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If you’re looking to access cash for bigger goals such as building a home office or buying a new car, you might want to first look in your own backyard – that is, at your existing home loan.

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Working out how much to borrow when buying property

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Whether you’re in the market for your first home, next home, or an investment property, you’d probably like to know how much you could borrow. 

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Saving for your home deposit faster

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When you’re saving up for a house deposit, every little tactic can help. Here are some ways to save smarter so you can buy your first home sooner.

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Saving for your home deposit faster

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When you’re saving up for a house deposit, every little tactic can help. Here are some ways to save smarter so you can buy your first home sooner.

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Ready to buy

What you need to know about making an offer on a property

4 minute read

Making an offer on a property is a process that seems to be shrouded in mystery. Getting to grips with what’s involved will bring you closer to purchasing your property.

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10 tips for buying a house at auction

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It might seem daunting going up against other bidders at an auction, but our auction tips could help you be prepared to improve your chances of success.

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How to work out what a property is worth

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It may happen that a home sells for far beyond the expected price. However, generally you'll see properties sell for around what is considered their 'fair market value'. 

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Reasons to consider building and pest inspections

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A house or apartment might look great at an open for inspection. But costly structural problems could be hidden behind that fresh coat of paint or under the new carpet.

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Buying and settlement

Seal the deal: When and how to pay your deposit

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Once you have your deposit sorted, whether you've saved it or are using equity from your existing property, what do you actually do with it?

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Do you need a conveyancer?

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When you transfer a home into your name, a conveyancer could help you check that no legal issues will affect your ownership or use of the property.

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Pre-settlement inspections: who, what, when, why?

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A final inspection before settlement helps you make sure any special conditions are met and the property is in the same state as when you exchanged contracts.

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Property settlement: what is it and how does it work?

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If buying a new home were a marathon, settlement would be the finish line. But there’s a little more to it than simply handing over the cash and picking up the keys.

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Selling your home

Buy first? Or sell first? It’s the classic real-estate conundrum

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To buy a new house or sell your existing house first is the classic real-estate conundrum, but there are some key drivers you should be aware of that could help you work out what’s right for you.

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Typical costs of selling a property

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When you’re selling your house it’s easy to underestimate the costs involved. You’ll need to consider everything, from fixing the garden fence to paying legal fees.

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Tips for getting your home ready for sale

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When you’re selling your home, clutter can turn buyers off. Here are tips for presenting your home for sale.

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What to expect at an auction or private sale

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Whether you're buying at auction or private sale, we'll let you know what to expect.

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Protecting your home

Who's responsible for insurance during the settlement period?

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It’s important to find out when home insurance becomes your responsibility.

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Is your home protected with the right insurance?

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Your home is likely the biggest asset you own, so don't risk losing it. 

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What are the top home and contents insurance tips?

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Here are some handy simple ways to help you choose home and contents insurance that will be there when you need it most.

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Do I need insurance if my property is managed by strata?

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With several types of insurance available to homeowners and renters, it helps to know exactly what insurance to get if you live in a strata-managed property.

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