Buyers Guide
You have decided to enter the property market for the first time - but what next? Buying a house is a big financial commitment, and can be a lengthy exercise. Here is a home buyer’s guide that provides advice to help make the home-buying experience as easy and problem free as possible. You will find all the information you need about the process from house hunting and applying for a bond to transferring a house into your name.
Become a first time home buyer
Do your homework and decide if this is the right time to enter into the property market. Prepare yourself by doing a credit check and applying for a pre-qualified home loan. From here you will know what your monthly instalments will be and you can base your monthly budget according to these numbers…
Save for a home deposit
Your first step before entering into the property market should be saving towards a home deposit.
Read more...Check your credit profile
Knowing your credit status is important when applying for your first home loan.
Read more...What home can you afford?
Working out how much you can afford when buying a home is simple. Your bond repayments shouldn't exceed 30% of your monthly income.
Read more...Apply for a pre-qualified home loan
Applying for a pre-qualified home loan is a vital step as it will confirm the bond amount that you qualify for.
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