How much of a deposit do you need to buy a house?
You have been saving hard for a deposit, but how much do you need to save? Is it 10%? Is it 20% what is the real amount? The costs associated with buying a property involves more than just the purchase price. How much you save will be dependent on whether you are a first home […]
All you need to know about construction loans
If you are thinking of building your dream home, then a construction loan is the means to finance your dream. Construction loans are a little different to a normal home loan as there are additional decisions to be made and documentation that is required. Documentation Like a standard home loan, documentation is required to verify your […]
Here are 5 tips to consider when building your dream home
Choose a reputable builder: Ensure that you pick a reputable builder. Do your research. Your building designer may be able to help direct you to builder that they regularly work with. Budget well: Ensure that you have a clear understanding of all of the costs involved in constructing your new home. Costs such as site costs, government […]
5 MUST DO checks when buying ‘off-the-plan’
Doing research is a must when buying off-the-plan. Here are 5 things to consider when you buy off the plan. Check the contract: It is imperative that you engage the services of a good conveyancer/ solicitor to review the contract prior to signing. There are a number of areas to review including the cooling off […]
What does it mean to buy ‘off-the-plan’?
Have you been looking at the current property market and been left thinking, ‘they want what for that place? I would still need to paint the walls, do up the kitchen and build a deck for our summer parties’. Buying ‘off-the-plan’ is a way that you can have the custom home that you want with the […]