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Ready to make a move
Your step-by-step checklist for being home owner ready!
Choosing your home checklist
Finding a property can be a challenge, especially when you have so many different considerations to take into account. Give yourself a head start through determining your ‘must have’ features compared to those you could possibly live without.
Negotiating With Agents
Real estate agents can be the gateway to snapping up a bargain. In most property transactions you are likely to have to deal with a real estate agent, so it’s worth taking time to understand what makes them tick.
Protecting Your Purchase
When it comes to buying your new home, the insurance is just as important as the home itself.
Borrowing Tips
While your lender will give you a maximum borrowing amount, it’s essential that you determine your own borrowing capacity when searching for your new home.
Boosting your Borrowing Prospects
With tougher lending standards now in place, borrowers need to be more prepared. Ensuring you have a good savings and employment history and the necessary documentation, can help smooth the path to home ownership.
How to Use Equity
Realise your property investment goals through capitalising on the equity built up in your home.
Lenders Mortgage Insurance
Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI) can help you enter the market sooner.
Interest Rates Affect Mortgage
While rates move up and down, you should always consider the impact they will have on your mortgage.
Government Incentives
It can be hard for for first time buyers to get a foothold on the home ownership ladder. There are however various government grants and concessions that can help offset some of the expenses when getting started.