Buying A Home

Guides for first home buyers and anyone looking for their next place, from pre-approval to settlement.

Buying
First home buyer grants and schemes explained
Between the federal deposit guarantee, state grants and stamp duty concessions, there is real money on the table for first home buyers. Here is how the pieces fit together.
RentBuy Team7 Sep 20263 min read
Buying
Before you sign: what to look for in a contract of sale
The contract is where the surprises live. A conveyancer will go through it properly, but knowing what to look for helps you ask the right questions early.
RentBuy Team19 Aug 20263 min read
Buying
Building and pest inspections: what they cover and when to walk away
A few hundred dollars before you buy can save tens of thousands after. Here is what an inspector looks for and how to read the report.
RentBuy Team22 Jul 20263 min read
Buying
Pre-approval explained: what it is, what it isn't, and how long it lasts
Agents will ask whether you have it, and it changes how seriously your offer is taken. Here is what pre-approval actually gives you.
RentBuy Team16 Jun 20263 min read

First home buyer grants and schemes explained