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Home Buying Guide

Thinking about purchasing a new home?

Buying a home can be one of the most daunting decisions you'll ever make.

Aussie offers a comprehensive guide to help you if you are considering buying a home and taking out a home loan.

How much you can borrow

Working out exactly how much you can afford to spend on your new home is your first step.

The extra costs when buying a property

When you buy a new home there’s more to pay than just the price of the property. Here’s a run down on all the types of costs you might come across.

The First Home Owners Grant

If you’re struggling to get together the money to get a foot in the door of your first home, the Federal, State and Territory Governments want to help.

Choosing the right type of loan

The pros and cons of the most common types of loans.

Understanding loan features

Will the money saving features really save you money? Will the convenient features really save you time? Here you’ll find home loan features explained.

Questions to ask before you sign a loan contract

Questions to ask your lender or broker—so you know exactly what you are signing up for.

Finding your property

Tips and tools to make the hunt a bit easier.

Buying at auction

It might be one of the most stressful and rewarding events you’ll ever attend, but it pays to be prepared.

Steps to buying your chosen property

Contracts. Valuations. Settlement. The process once you’ve found “the one” and agreed on a price with the seller.

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