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An interactive checklist to help you through each stage of the home buying process, from when you first make the decision to buy a home to when you get the keys.

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I am buying in:

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This is my first home

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Do I have enough Deposit?

I know how much deposit I need (I can record the value in the notes):

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I know how much deposit I have (I can record the value in the notes):

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If I am eligible for the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG), let's not forget to include it here.

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I know how much deposit is still to go (I can record the value in the notes):

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Do I know my budget?

I know how much I can afford to borrow (I can record the value in the notes):

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I know how much I can spend in total (I can record the value in the notes):

Have I narrowed down the property type and area?

This is the type of property I want. Some of the key features are: number of bedrooms, bathrooms, yard, etc.

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These are the areas in which I will start my search:

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Is my finance pre-approved?

I've chosen and met with my home loan specialist. This is a record of their details:

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My pre-approval has been submitted and confirmed as approved.

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Have I found a property that I like?

I have checked the property against my original requirements. These are the 'must have' which are met:

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I have asked the agent if there are any particular sale conditions that I should be aware of, and for a copy of the contract of sale.

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I understand the nature of the sale (auction, private sale etc). I have spoken to the agent to understand any particulars (i.e. the deposit conditions if I am successful).

Auction
Private Treaty

I have decided how much I am willing to pay. I have researched & compared with other properties, talked to agents, attended inspections, and used property value tools.

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Is my 'ready to buy paperwork' done?

I have arranged a conveyancer to review the contract and talk me through the possible next steps, as well as any conditions that I need in the contract (i.e. finance subject to building inspection).

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I have considered arranging a building inspection (especially if I am buying at auction or this is not a condition of my offer)

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Has my offer been accepted? Or am I the winning bidder?

I have arranged Home Insurance immediately upon entering a contract.

Note: In Queensland and South Australia, I am liable even when the contract is conditional.

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I have paid the deposit.

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As soon as possible, I have let my home loan specialist know that I have purchased my new home and sent them a copy of the contract.

Note: They will let me know if I need to send them anything else (I can refer to the supporting documentations' checklist) and record details here:

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As soon as possible, I have let my conveyancer know that I have purchased my new home and sent them a copy of my contract.

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If I am eligible for the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG), I have ensured my lending specialist submitted my FHOG application so this can be included in my deposit.

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I have arranged my building and pest inspection.

Important note: it can be a mandatory condition of the sale!

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If applicable, I have arranged a pool safety inspection.

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Has my home loan been approved?

I have received the approval document for my home loan.

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Is my 'purchase paperwork' finalised?

If I hadn't already, now is the time and I have arranged home insurance.

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I have arranged with my conveyancer to sign the documents to transfer the property in my name.

Note: they will prepare these.

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I have signed and returned my loan contracts to the Bank.

Note: my home loan specialist will be happy to help me with any questions.

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I have considered protecting my new situation with personal insurances (i.e. life insurance, income protection).

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I have considered updating my will.

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I have confirmed with my conveyancer whether they need any remaining deposit funds paid prior to settlement.

Note: I may need to allow up to 48 hours for this transfer to occur

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The bank and my conveyancer will work together to book in the settlement date once I have returned all my documents. I have checked in with them every few days if I haven't had any updates. The settlement date is:

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Am I ready to move?

Have I considered the various aspects of moving and prepared myself (i.e. moving the content of my home, transferring utilities, notifying authorities, managing mail and locks)?

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I have organised a pre-settlement inspection.

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I have booked my removalists. Details are:

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I have transferred my utilities for my new home. If I have changed providers, details are:

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I have diverted my mail to the new address.

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I have changed my address with companies and people that contact me via mail.

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I organised quotes or booked in for odd jobs that I will need done in the first few weeks of moving in.

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Do I have the keys? Am I ready to plan my housewarming?

I have the keys and I am moving in on:

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