Home buyers' guide

Our home buyers’ guide offers straightforward advice to help you. So you can be in the best position to secure the right home for you. Understanding your options and doing thorough research can make all the difference, no matter your situation.

Essential Guide for Home Buyers

Here you’ll find key tips on buying a home. Understand the steps clearly and move confidently towards owning your dream home.

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Does Being a Guarantor Affect Your Credit?

When asked to be a guarantor, you might be wondering does being a guarantor affect your credit? Let’s dive into the topic!

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How to Find Off-Market Homes

We share valuable advice on how to find off-market homes. In recent years, buying off-market has become more popular. Should you buy this way?

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What is Ground Rent?

If you buy a leasehold property, you are likely to have to pay ground rent. But what is ground rent and how much will have to pay?

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How Does Porting a Mortgage Work?

How does porting a mortgage work? Its when your existing mortgage rate and all of its terms and conditions go with you when you move.

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How Long Does a Mortgage Offer Last?

Mortgage offers have an expiry date and it’s important to be aware of this when buying a home. So, how long does a mortgage offer last?

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What Mortgage Can I Afford?

Asking yourself, what mortgage can I afford? A mortgage affordability calculator can be very useful to help work things out. Let’s take a look.

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What is a Lock-Out Agreement?

A lock-out agreement is a pre-contract agreement between a seller and buyer where the seller agrees to work exclusively with the buyer.

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What is a Guarantor Mortgage?

A guarantor mortgage is a mortgage secured by a third party and in many cases, this is a parent. Find out more…

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How Much Deposit for a House?

How much deposit for a house? People typically put down between 5-20% of the property price. Here’s what you need to know.

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