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House buying guide

Thinking of buying a house?

How much will it cost to buy and own a home?
What is a mortgage?
How much can I borrow?
How much can I afford?
Time to get a lawyer

What do I want in a house

Making a list
What do you want? Some suggestions...
I can't afford the house I want

The house hunt

Where do I look for houses for sale?
Viewing a house
House viewing tips
10 quick visual checks when looking at a house
Questions to ask the agent

I've found a house

Before you put in that offer!
What should I check in my second inspection?
Here comes the sun - working out if the house gets sun
What should I check? A house inspection checklist
About the title check
Finding out about the ongoing costs
Confirming your finance
Do you still want to make an offer?

Making an offer

Essential checks before you make that offer!
10 key rules before you put in that offer
Ways to buy a house
For sale by negotiation
For sale by tender
For sale by auction
How much should I pay for a house?
What is a sale and purchase agreement?
Who puts together the sale and purchase agreement?
Should my lawyer be involved?
What conditions do I need?
What is the deposit? How much is it?
What is the possession/settlement date?
What happens now my offer has been made?

Your offer has been accepted!!

What will my lawyer do?
Going unconditional
Paying your deposit

Settlement

I have gone unconditional - now what?
Thinking about structuring your home loan?
What do I need to do on settlement/possession day?

The Registered Property Valuation Guide

What is a registered property valuation of a house?
Need to get a registered valuer? Who are registered valuers?
How does the valuer work out the market value of a house?
My bank wants a valuation - why?
How much will a registered property valuation cost?
Where can I find a valuer?
Questions to help you find the right property valuer
A property valuation as a condition of sale

Pre-purchase Building Inspections

What is a pre-purchase building inspection?
Why get a building inspection?
What does a building inspector look at?
Will the building inspector spot everything?
What qualifications do building inspectors need?
Are there any guidelines for building inspectors?
I need to get a building inspector - How do I choose?
Questions to help you find the right building inspector.
How much will the building inspection cost?
There is a problem with the house! What are my options?
How much will the problem cost to fix?
What other types of building inspections are there?
A building inspection as a condition of sale

LIM Guide

A LIM? What is it?
Why should I get a LIM?
What is in a LIM?
I've got my LIM. Now what do I do?
Even a LIM has limits
How much does a LIM cost?
A LIM as a condition of sale

Mortgages & Money

The cost of buying and owning a home

How much will it cost to buy a house?
How much does it cost to own a home?
How much will it cost to sell my current house?

Guide to Mortgages

What is a mortgage?
Do I need a mortgage?
How much can I borrow?
How do I get a mortgage?

Mortgage Brokers

What is a mortgage broker?
Should I use a mortgage broker? And what do they do?
Who pays the mortgage broker?
Choosing a mortgage broker

Structuring your Home Loan

Fixed Home Loans
Floating Home Loans
Can't decide? Fix and float!
Still can't decide? Get some help!

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