Buying a home

• Saving for a deposit
• Researching the market
• Knowing the full cost
• Appointing a real estate buyer's agent

• Choosing a home loan
• Mortgage brokers
• Home loan features
• High-risk home loans

• Buying property at auction
• Buying off the plan
• Buying privately

• Contract of sale for buying a home
• Cooling-off period
• Home and contents insurance
• Inspections

We have a claim fund that may help if you’ve lost money because of a real estate agent, motor dealer, auctioneer or commercial agents. Find out about the claim process.

• Settlement day
• Early responsibilities
• Moving day

• Practical tips
• Changing your mortgage