5 Myths Banks Want Us to Believe About Buying a Home (Myth 5)

Myth 5: You have been out of the market for a while and do not have a deposit, so there is no hope… As stated earlier, you cannot buy a house without a deposit this much is true. What is not true is that you need to have the deposit. Confused?…
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If you are a first home buyer and you want to use your First Home Buyers Grant as your deposit, you must build a new home… (Myth 4)

Myth 4: If you are a first home buyer and you want to use your First Home Buyers Grant as your deposit, you must build a new home… While the First Home Buyers Grant is not a bank funded grant, there are certain requirements to qualify for…

Myth 3: If you do not have a deposit you need to be renting through a Real Estate Agent for at least 6 months to show “genuine savings”… (Myth 3)

Myth 3: If you do not have a deposit you need to be renting through a Real Estate Agent for at least 6 months to show “genuine savings”… It has been said that if you are finding your deposit from outside genuine savings, that you must…

Myth 2: You need to be in your job for one year FULL-TIME…

Myth 2: You need to be in your job one year FULL-TIME  In a perfect world, one year of full-time employment would be great. Same job, full-time employment for over a year, and truth be told it does look good on your application, however, it…

Myth 1: You need 20% deposit to purchase a home…

Myth 1: You need 20% deposit to purchase a home… Banks fail to tell you the required amount you ACTUALLY need and the different options available to you. They will however, always tell you that you need 10-20% deposit to buy a home. You…
Solicitors Fees
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Solicitor Expenses When Buying a Home

Home build costs Well, buying a house certainly isn’t like shopping for something by paying what’s on the price tag. There are myriads of extra costs associated to it that every buyer must be aware of. Of all the additional costs linked…
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Why Build a Home

Why Build Build / Construction Understanding all of the moving pieces helps to clarify why build. Demographic, area compatibility, future value, solar orientation, covenant compliance, setbacks, materials, low maintenance, quality. Being a…
How to save for your first home
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How to Save for Your First Home

That savings plan Are you geared up towards buying your first home? If yes, without wasting a minute, start saving. Of course, the first home owner’s grant is there to get your started; moreover, depending on your state, there are other grants,…
New Home Pre-Finance Tips
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New Home Pre Finance

Finance Application Home finance application easily explained?  Well, needless to mention, looking forward to buy a new home is an exciting yet challenging experience. In any case, buying a home is easily one of the greatest investments one…