Buying

Owning your own home remains one of the great Australian dreams. Whether you are a first time home buyer or a veteran of several homes, the thrill of finding the perfect home and making that successful bid or offer never wanes.

While owning a home means different things to different people, there are some common reasons for investing in a mortgage:

• Building up equity in a home by making regular mortgage payments is one of the best ways for many people to save a large amount of money over time;
• Unlike rent, the money you spend each month to pay the mortgage goes directly towards purchasing your own valuable asset;
• Home ownership is usually a safe way of investing money over a long period, and, depending on location and other factors, the value of the asset is likely to appreciate over time;
• When you own your own home, you no longer face problems associated with renting — no visits from the landlord, no need to renew a lease every 12 months or so, no need to ask permission when you want to make improvements; and
• Many people anticipate that owning their own home will make things easier when they retire.

Buying a home is not only one of the largest purchases you’re likely to make, it can also be one of the best long-term investments — so it’s important you get it right. This means doing your homework and making sure that the property you are buying is the right one in terms of price, location, value, size and lifestyle.

Look through the information provided on this website for some general tips to get you started. Real Estate Institutes in your State or Territory also have a wealth of information to assist you in making a decision about buying a home.