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BUYING TIPS + CHECKLIST

Some handy hints to help you when buying a home.

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If you need finance to fund your purchase, meet with your chosen lender or mortgage broker early on in your search in order to get loan pre-approval (sometimes called approval in principle) and ascertain how much money you can borrow. This way you will be ready to act as soon as you see something you’re keen to buy, with your lender quickly able to give you final loan approval for your purchase if you meet all of the necessary criteria.

Finding a complete step by step process to walk you through the first home buying process can be tricky.

We’ve made the research process easy - complete this checklist to go from a novice to a know-it-all.

It’s as easy as ‘look, learn, loan’.

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To undertake the conveyancing work for your purchase you will need to engage a solicitor or a registered conveyancer. Solicitors are often recommended when contracts are not straightforward and are likely to require complicated legal work. However, as experienced conveyancers specialise in conveyancing work they are ideal in most circumstances. In fact, many law firms employ registered conveyancers to undertake their conveyancing work.

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Carry out the necessary inspections

 

The building and pest inspection process is an important part of the legal checklist for buying property. This inspection involves ensuring the electrics and plumbing have been installed to meet requirements, that any renovations have been approved by council, that the boundaries are in the correct position and that any pest issues are identified. We can put you in touch with reputable building and pest inspectors. 

 

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Have your deposit ready

 

When buying at auction you will need to pay a 10% deposit on the day to secure your purchase. This can be done in the form of a personal or bank cheque or a deposit bond, which is effectively a guarantee for the bond which your lender can arrange for you. If you are buying a property via private treaty, you will need to pay the deposit upon exchange of contracts. Make sure you have the deposit organised several days in advance if possible to avoid any complications.