Buying

The journey of buying a home can be a rollercoaster of highs and lows. For most of people, it’s the biggest financial decision made in a lifetime. So it’s our job to give you tools and insights to make smarter decisions about the ways you find, buy and finance a home.

First home concessions QLD: stamp duty concessions and more
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First home concessions Queensland (QLD): everything you need to know about stamp duty, First Home Owners Grant (FHOG), and more.
By Jordan White, July 11th, 2023
Explainer: Our partnership with Abodable in more detail
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By Vincent Turner, May 10th, 2023
First home buyer concessions in NSW
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NSW first home buyer concessions: your ultimate guide to first home owners grants, land tax, stamp duty exemptions, first home buyer choice, and more.
By Jordan White, March 27th, 2023
Does HECS-HELP Debt Affect Home Loan Applications?
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By Janu Dhayanathan, March 6th, 2023
Stamp duty vs land tax - everything you need to know about NSW’s First Home Buyer Choice scheme
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NSW new land tax vs stamp duty scheme - which is better?
By Jordan White, February 9th, 2023
What is an off-market property? The pros and cons of off-market real estate
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Thinking about buying or selling a property off-market? Off-market properties are properties for sale that aren’t advertised to the public.
By Jordan White, January 20th, 2023
Can I use my KiwiSaver to buy a house in Australia? Everything you need to know.
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NZ Citizens can use KiwiSaver to buy a first home, but what about Australian property? Here's everything you need to know
By Jordan White, January 13th, 2023
Can New Zealand Citizens buy property in Australia? Here is everything you need to know.
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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.
By Jordan White, December 1st, 2022
How to become mortgage-free at 35
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Victorian mother-of-two, Megan, and her husband, Chris, recently achieved financial freedom, paying off their mortgage at the age of 35 – just 13 years after buying their home.
By Hannah Tattersall, October 17th, 2022
A guide to buying a house
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Buying property is probably one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make in your lifetime. As such, it requires a large amount of consideration. It doesn’t matter if you’re buying a six bedroom house on Wolseley Road – or a studio apartment in Tuggeranong, buying property is a very big deal.
By UNO home loans, October 12th, 2022
10 Steps to Buying a New House
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Owning your own home is a big dream that requires sacrifices. You’ll need to be smarter than ever with your money and pay your home loan on time. To help you, we’ve outlined the 10 steps you need to follow to become a homeowner.
By UNO home loans, October 12th, 2022
Our Seven Tips for Winning at Real Estate Auctions
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Real estate auctions require you to prepare well before you enter the auction room.
By Alexi Neocleous, July 5th, 2022