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Planning and budgeting

Deposits. Unexpected costs. Home loan terminology. There's a lot to consider when buying a home.

Here we help break it down, whether you're a first home buyer, buying an investment property or even building or buying off the plan. 

Buying your first home

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Home loan deposits explained

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If you’re saving up hard for your deposit, you may be wondering why you need one and what exactly you’re meant to do with it.

  

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How a guarantor could help you buy your first property sooner

3 minute read

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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Getting to know the First Home Owners Grant

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Eligible first home buyers may get money from the government to help them buy their first home. It’s called the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG).

 

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How much do you really need for a house deposit?

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It depends on a range of factors – from how much a lender is willing to lend to you, to whether you’re willing to pay a little more on the loan.

 

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How to save for a house deposit – the smart way

3 minute read

When you’re saving up for a house deposit, every little tactic can help. Here are some suggestions for reaching your savings goal.

  

Budgeting

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Budget renovation or expensive repairs? 

4 minute read

Buying an existing home can have many benefits but there are important factors you should consider to avoid costly repairs or renovations. Here’s what to look out for.

  

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

4 minute read

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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What you want vs what you need

3 minute read

When you’re house hunting, it pays to recognise the difference between things you actually need and those that could turn out to be expensive indulgences.

  

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The unexpected costs to consider when buying a house

4 minute read

There’s more to buying a house than meets the eye. It can help to tally up all the costs of home-buying before you start.

  

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Working out how much to borrow when buying property

4 minute read

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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What is stamp duty and how could it affect you?

3 minute read

Stamp duty could have an impact when buying a house and it can help to know what’s involved. Learn how it could affect your first home purchase. 

  

Building or buying off the plan

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Build or buy: Weighing up the pros and cons

4 minute read

Here are some pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to build your own home or buy an existing home.

  

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Buying off the plan: pros, cons and how to pay your deposit

7 minute read

Buying off the plan means paying a sizable deposit, then waiting until it’s finished before paying the balance of the purchase price. 

  

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Thinking about building? Understand your options

4 minute read

Tossing up between a house and land package and becoming an owner-builder? Here are some things to consider.

  

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Applying for a home loan when buying land

4 minute read

If you’re planning on buying land in a new estate, you probably want to feel certain that you can borrow the balance when it’s time to settle. 

  

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What to consider before you buy off the plan

5 minute read

Buying ‘off the plan’ is increasingly popular. But what are some of the things you need to know before you sign on the dotted line?

  

Investment property

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Understanding negative and positive gearing

4 minute read

What investment strategy could work for you? Learn more about negative and positive gearing. 

   

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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 is 'rentvesting'?

4 minute read

‘Rentvesting’ is a relatively new term, coined to describe property buyers who continue to rent the home that they live in, and rent out their investment property. 

   

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