Buying

Everything you ever needed to know to have a stress free house move - includes a printable checklist and countless hacks and tips

Homebuilding is not just about constructing walls and a roof; it’s about creating a space that reflects your vision and meets your family’s needs. And while the process of building your dream home should be filled with excitement and anticipation, it’s often fraught with complexities and stress instead. From the initial design stages to the final handover, various factors can derail your project – including construction delays, design errors, and unexpected costs. To ensure a smooth homebuilding journey, you must proactively identify and address these potential roadblocks. This is where a reliable construction consultant can help.

Whilst low and no deposit loans are expensive and largely unavailable there are newer options that do away with expensive LMI and spending years saving for a deposit, but they aren't for everyone.

Find out how much your loan repayments would be using our calculator below. We’ve also compiled a definitive list of answers to your most pressing home loan questions.

You’ve no doubt heard of stamp duty – but how much is it going to cost you? We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of answers to your stamp duty questions.

One of the major hurdles to buying property in Australia for first home buyers is the cost of stamp duty, which, depending on where you’re buying, often seems almost as much as the amount you’ll need to save for the deposit.

First home concessions Queensland (QLD): everything you need to know about stamp duty, First Home Owners Grant (FHOG), and more.

First home buyer Victoria: your guide to FHOG / first home buyers grant, stamp duty concessions/exemptions, and more.

UNO's guide to SMSF investment properties

NZ Citizens can use KiwiSaver to buy a first home, but what about Australian property? Here's everything you need to know

Are you a New Zealander thinking about buying property across the ditch? Whether investing in Australian property from New Zealand or buying a new home to move to Australia, both are possible.

The idea of a mortgage holiday might sound attractive – who wouldn’t like a break from paying off their home loan? But this could turn into a sticky situation.

It’s bad news for the homeowner when a property enters foreclosure. However, it could mean good news for you, if you can bag a bargain. But there are some things you must keep in mind.

With so many home loan products available, it’s often difficult to choose the best one. While mortgage brokers can help, there are several steps you can take yourself to ensure you get a good product.

There are a lot of frustrated buyers out there, overwhelmed by selling agents’ tactics and sick of underquoting. Buyer’s agents exist to help these people.

The idea of moving to greener pastures and setting up a hobby farm may appeal to you. However, it’s often difficult to finance the venture. You may find that many lenders won’t offer you a standard home loan for your hobby farm.

You may have multiple options available to you when looking for a home loan – which can make it difficult to choose the right one.