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Buyers Guide

1. Become a first time home buyer

Save for a home deposit

Check your credit profile

What home can you afford?

Apply for a pre-qualified home loan

2. The hidden costs of owning a home

Utility Fees

Rates, taxes and levies

Home owners insurance

Monthly home loan instalments

How the interest rate affects you

3. Your perfect home wish list

How to choose the best area to live in

What type of home are you looking for?

Different types of homes to consider

What type of home do you really need?

4. How to start house hunting

Why search online?

How to search using Property24

Let the house viewing begin

5. Make an Offer to Purchase

Do your property research first

Negotiate an Offer to Purchase

What’s in an Offer to Purchase?

6. Applying for a bond

How bonds work

How do I get a bond?

Relevant documents you will need

The bond approval process

7. The property registration process

Registering a home in your name

Preventing bond registration delays

Simplify property registration

Property transfer [Infographic]

8. Taking ownership of your first home

Home owner responsibilities

Rights of home ownership

Does the CPA affect the home buyer?

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9. Buying a home step by step

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