First Home Buyer
Buying a home is one of the most important decisions, you will ever make in your life. As a first home buyer if you find the process quite confusing and overwhelming you are not alone. We will guide you every step of the way, and explain the process in detail and help you move from your rental premises to your own dream home. We will analyse your needs and assist you with the right loan to suit your circumstances.
HOW MUCH CAN I BORROW
The lender will assess your borrowing capacity based on your income and commitment.
DEPOSIT AMOUNT
Most lenders require a minimum savings of 5% -10% of the purchase price. If you have bigger deposit it will help you to save lot of interest in the long run as well as on mortgage insurance
SAVINGS HISTORY
Most lenders would like to know your saving pattern. This is to safeguard that you are not over-committing.
FIRST HOME OWNERS GRANT
In NSW First homeowners who purchase or build a new home where the eligible transaction commencement date (contract date) is on or after 1 October, 2012 will be eligible for the $15,000 grant. The grant will reduce to $10,000 on 1 January 2016 for eligible transactions which have a commencement date (contract date) on or after 1 January 2016.
STAMP DUTY
It is the state government tax payable to the State Govt on the purchase of the property. You may be eligible for some exemptions if you are buying a brand new property.
OTHER COSTS
There are a number of other expenses, which you need to keep in mind while purchasing a new home. Provide for the following expenses: Pest and Building inspection cost, solicitor fees, Building, insurance, moving expenses etc.