How to Buy a House

How to Buy a House

Buying a home can seem like a daunting process — it just may be the most expensive and emotionally charged purchase of your life. But even during a pandemic, with careful research and determination, the keys to that dream home can be yours. We’ll help you along your path toward homeownership.

The Decision to Buy

Before taking the plunge into the buyer pool, it’s important to consider whether homeownership is right for you.

Rent vs. Buy?

When looking for a new place to live, the first question you ask yourself will help drive the rest of your decision-making. Should you rent or buy? Buying may seem appealing because you will put an end to escalating rent and can build equity. But the reality of routine home maintenance and repairs can quickly drain a bank account.

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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House?

How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House?

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When youre deciding whether youre financially ready to buy a house, its important to account for both the upfront costs of home buying and the expenses youll need to budget for after closing. Saving up for initial costs like the down payment is pretty major, but your bank account will need to be braced for the bills youll pay every month — plus unexpected expenses that, as a homeowner, are your responsibility.

If youre thinking about becoming a homeowner, heres a rundown of the costs of buying a house.

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How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House in Australia?

How Much Does it Cost to Sell a House in Australia?

When it comes to selling a house in Australia, there’s a lot more to consider beyond the fees for your estate agent. Costs can add up quickly; learning about the various expenses you’re likely to encounter is key to making the selling process as smooth and seamless as possible.

From marketing fees to tax deductions, you’ll find everything you need to know and vendor costs below so that you can forecast your likely expenditure and budget accordingly.

What are the Different Costs Involved in Selling a House in Australia?

Vendors face a multitude of costs during the sale of a house in Australia. We can summarize these as follows:

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How Much Does It Cost To Build A House in Australia?

How Much Does It Cost To Build A House in Australia?

When you build a new home the base price that builders show on their websites does not determine how much your specific home will cost to be fully finished. If you are looking for this service, you need to shop for “turn-key” packages. In most cases you will be asked to pay for your home in accordance with a payment schedule.

Generally, in Australia the cost to build a house is between $1250-$1700 per square meter. This is for a standard project home without any high end finishes and other building costs.

However, if you are building a home and want a better idea of how much is needed to be budgeted, you must consider these unaccounted factors into your budget before you sign your contract to build your new home. I have split these into four components: site costs, pre-start costs, variations and finishing costs and will explain them in detail after quickly talking about provision sums and prime costs. If you are still unsure reach out to a building broker for help.

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How can foreigners buy property in Australia?

How can foreigners buy property in Australia?

You may be wondering; how can foreigners buy property in Australia? Well, good news! Foreigners living in Australia or living abroad can buy property in Australia.

Also, many residents who hold temporary visas (TR) or permanent visas (PR) may be missing out on the benefits of the Australian real estate market because they do not know they may qualify for a home loan.

Australia is one of the best countries in the world to live in when based on global comparisons of health, education, income and quality of life. It is for these reasons and others, that Australia is one of the popular immigration destinations.

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House or apartment: what is better?

House or apartment: what is better?

A residential issue has always been considered central to the life of any person. When choosing the improvement of living conditions, a dilemma arises for many residents of the city: what is better to buy a flat or a house? And if twenty years ago it was considered not prestigious to live in a private house, especially in a country house, today having your own mansion within the city boundaries, or behind it, provided with all the necessary communications that provide comfortable living, is considered a sign of high status and affluence.

Which is better: own house or flat ?, the question is not easy, because in both of these options. Housing has its advantages and disadvantages, which are worth considering in more detail.

Advantages of the apartment:

  • developed infrastructure: the presence of shops, schools, kindergartens;
  • transport accessibility: you can easily reach the desired part of the city
  • the presence of a furnished yard, playground;
  • maintenance of the territory and home utilities;
  • availability of communication networks;
  • heating system;
  • savings on utility bills (compared to home)
  • does not require capital expenditures for repairs and construction;
  • renting an apartment will not be a problem;
  • selling an apartment is also easy.

Disadvantages of the apartment:

  • neighbors: it can be very difficult to live peacefully with neighbors, because these or other actions are not always suitable for us and they. In addition, your neighbors can be people with alcohol dependence, mental disorders, or lovers of loud music or repair work;
  • noise from the street;
  • area and low ceiling;
  • lack of parking spaces;
  • gas contamination;
  • lack of own yard;
  • problems keeping pets.

The reasons why people choose an apartment or a private house for living can be different: fatigue from city hustle and bustle, a desire to provide more space for the development of children, or a desire to lead a more active social life. Some want to have and cultivate their own land area, while others do not like to work on the land, and they consider housing as a resting place after a hard day, not wanting to spend a lot of time on household chores and cares, which are much more in a private house than in an apartment.

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Guide to buying a house

Guide to buying a house

No one knows what house prices will do over the next few years, so wondering ‘is it a good time to buy a house?’ is the wrong question to ask.

Consider, instead, if it is the right time for you to buy a house. If purchasing your own place is the right decision for you and you can afford it, perhaps it is time to look into the process of buying a house.

How to save for a mortgage or deposit

If you’re buying a house for the first time, or moving home, you have an exciting journey ahead of you, so it’s time to get organised.

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Flats and Apartments for sale in Australia

Flats and Apartments for sale in Australia

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How to buy an apartment in Australia

How to buy an apartment in Australia

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