Buying

BUYING A PROPERTY

BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME

Purchasing your first home is an exciting time. Saying goodbye to renting and finally being able to call somewhere home is a great feeling. From signing the contract to finally getting the keys to your new home is a long process that can be quite stressful and there are many potential pitfalls. You’ll need to deal with many people including lawyers, real estate agents, banks, Revenue NSW and the local council. We have helped many new home buyers make this process seamless because we know exactly what you need to do to get into your home quickly.

We can help you coordinate the purchase of your first home with the banks, seller’s lawyer, local council, water and other utilities to make sure your property settlement goes smoothly and on-time.

As a first home buyer, you may also be entitled to receive up to $10,000 as part of the First Home Owner Grant (New Home) Scheme. To be eligible for the grant:

• You must be buying or building your first home
• Your home must be new, which means no one has lived in it before
• You must move into the property within 12 months and live there for at least six continuous months
• The contract price for your new home must be no more than $600,000 or the total price for your land and building your new home must be no more than $750,000
• You must be over 18 years of age and be either an Australian citizen or permanent resident

You may also be eligible for full or partial exemption from transfer duty under the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme. To be eligible:

• You must be purchasing your first home in Australia
• You must be either purchasing a new home, an existing home or vacant land to build your home
• The value of your home must be no more than $800,000
• The contract date must be on or after 1 July 2017
• You must move into the property within 12 months and live there for at least six continuous months
• You must be over 18 years of age and be either an Australian citizen or permanent resident

BUY PROPERTY OFF THE PLAN

Buying off the plan has become a more popular option for people who want a home or investment property with all the modern conveniences in a sought after location. Buying off the plan is often a little different than buying a free-standing house. Often you’re purchasing a unit, townhouse or strata unit that doesn’t have a separate freehold title. We can help protect your interests and make sure that you know exactly what you’re purchasing.

The process can also be quite long, particularly as there could be months or years between signing your purchase contract and moving in. We can help you navigate this complex process from beginning to end.