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Buying a Home
Tips on Buying a New Home
There are a number of things you need to do and make sure you have checked
out before you get into looking for and purchasing a home. Here are
some tips
particularly if you are first-time home buyers.
Renting
v's Buying
A look at both sides of
renting and buying your home, and how it
may or may
not suit your lifestyle.
Home Buyers checklist
Buying Land
If you are seeking to build your home, the first step is buying land,
here's
what you need to know before you buy, and
what costs are involved.
Home Loans and Grants
A Basic Guide to Home
Loans
The basics of what makes a home loan, how it works?
Shopping for the Right Loan
Your choice of loan will depend on the rates and features offered and the
minimum deposit required. Loans are available from banks and other financial
institutions, such as credit unions and building societies.
First Home Owners Grant
To offset the impact of the
introduction of the goods and services tax (GST), the Commonwealth has
requested that the States and Territories assist first home buyers through
the establishment of the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG). Eligible applicants
from 1 July 2000 are entitled to a one-off $7,000 payment.
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more information
Complete the eligibility test, to see if you meet the criteria to receive the first home owners grant.
Affording
your new home
The costs of buying a home.
Can you afford your new home? What you need to think of when
weighing up
your financial options.
Inspecting the Home
What to look for when inspecting your home?
Whether you are buying a house or an apartment,
there are a number of things to check before committing yourself to a
property. Uncovering hidden problems may save you heartache (and added
expense) later on.