
Your deposit, LMI and the real upfront cost of buying
The deposit is only part of the cash you need. A simple way to add up transfer duty, fees, insurance and moving costs before you start looking.
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Practical articles from our agents on buying, selling and renting in Australia. General information, written to help you ask better questions.

How long you have to change your mind after signing a contract in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and WA, and what it costs if you do.

The deposit is only part of the cash you need. A simple way to add up transfer duty, fees, insurance and moving costs before you start looking.

Both methods can get a great result. The right one depends on your home, your suburb and how much certainty you need on timing.

Levies, sinking funds, defects and by-laws. What to look for in the building's records, and the questions to ask before you commit.

Erosion lines, flood overlays and insurance quotes. What to check before you fall for a house with a sea view.

Spend two days living like a local before you buy. A practical list of things to do, from the morning commute to the Sunday night noise.
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